Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn arrested for vandalism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
David Hearn, a three-time Olympic canoeist, was arrested on June 20 in Washington, D.C. for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn stated that he touched peeling paint in the pool, claiming he did not destroy property. His arrest comes amid ongoing issues with algae growth in the pool, exacerbated by recent repairs. Hearn was charged with a misdemeanor of destruction of government property and was released after nearly five hours in custody. He is scheduled to appear in D.C. Superior Court on July 9.
- •Hearn reached into the reflecting pool to touch paint.
- •He claims he did not damage or remove property.
- •The pool has faced problems due to algae growth.
- •Hearn was detained for nearly five hours before release.
- •He is set to appear in court on July 9.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Former U.S.Olympic canoeist David Hearn arrested for allegedly vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn arrested for allegedly vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
"The three-time Olympic canoeist claimed he reached into the pool to touch paint that had peeled off from the bottom of the basin.
"The three-time Olympic canoeist claimed he reached into the pool to touch paint that had peeled off from the bottom of the basin.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 11:15 PMFormer U.S.Olympic canoeist David Hearn arrested for allegedly vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The three-time Olympic canoeist claimed he reached into the pool to touch paint that had peeled off from the bottom of the basin.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 11:15 PMFormer U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn arrested for allegedly vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The three-time Olympic canoeist claimed he reached into the pool to touch paint that had peeled off from the bottom of the basin.
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