Former Olympian Davey Hearn denies vandalism at Washington Reflecting Pool
June 21, 2026 • Google News World
Former US Olympian Davey Hearn has denied vandalizing the Washington Reflecting Pool after being arrested. According to reports, Hearn was taken into custody for allegedly taking paint from the pool.
Hearn’s arrest was captured on camera and went viral on social media. He is a former Olympic athlete who competed in the sport of biathlon.
In a separate incident, a man from Bethesda was also arrested for allegedly taking paint from the Reflecting Pool. The incident occurred at the same location as Hearn’s arrest.
President Donald Trump has commented on the incident, stating that the vandalism may require the pool to be drained due to algae issues. However, no official statement has been made by the White House regarding the matter.
Hearn was released from custody after posting bail. He has not provided any further comment on the incident.
The Reflecting Pool is a popular tourist destination in Washington D.C. and has been the subject of several incidents involving vandalism in recent years.
Source: Google News World