5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Officials said 5 others received federal citations and 14 police reports were filed as repairs await draining the newly renovated pool.
- On Monday, an administration official confirmed five people were arrested and five others issued federal citations for alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as President Donald Trump threatened 10-year prison terms.
- The Reflecting Pool recently underwent $15 million in renovations but faced criticism after algae consumed portions; Green Water Solutions received a $1.7 million no-bid contract for removal using nanobubble technology.
- Trump claimed vandals cut a 250-foot-long gash into the facade without evidence, while former Olympic canoeist David Davey Hearn was arrested Friday after touching a piece of detached coating at the pool.
- Tourist Lyndel Monros told NBC News on Sunday the water appeared 'very green' rather than blue, as Marine One was spotted flying over the area while Trump inspected the site.
- Atlantic Industrial Coatings will drain the pool soon for warranty repairs, as Trump repeated claims of attacks ahead of the nation's 250th birthday in two weeks.
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Woman swarmed by National Guard and US Marshals for dipping hand into reflecting pool: TMZ
A woman was allegedly issued a citation and escorted away from the reflecting pool on Monday after dipping her hand into the water, TMZ reported.Members of the National Guard, U.S. Marshals, and police officers were seen questioning her at the location, according to TMZ. She declined to speak with T...
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5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Five people have been arrested, accused of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to a Trump administration official.The pool, which recently underwent $15 million in renovations, has drawn criticism after algae started to consume the pool. The new blue coating at the bottom of the pool also appeared to begin peeling in some areas.In addition to the five arrests, a senior administration official said five other people were …
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