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Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Isabel Soisson , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Arrests have been reported at the Reflecting Pool, prompting the warning.
Federal officials have issued a warning to visitors of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The warning comes as the pool is undergoing cleanup due to an algae bloom. Arrests have been reported at the Reflecting Pool, prompting the warning.
Visitors are being cautioned against taking certain materials from the pool. Further details about the situation and the arrests are available from FOX 7 Austin. The warning notes that removing items such as paint chips or debris could result in felony charges.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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