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5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jacob Gardenswartz , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The pool had recently undergone significant renovations, with a total cost of $15 million. A vandalism incident has occurred at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, resulting in the arrest of five individuals.
A vandalism incident has occurred at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, resulting in the arrest of five individuals. The pool had recently undergone significant renovations, with a total cost of $15 million.
The renovations included a new blue coating at the bottom of the pool. However, the pool has faced criticism due to the growth of algae.
Further details about the vandalism incident and the arrests are available from the source, including information from a Trump administration official.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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