A local athlete is facing charges. David Hearn, an Olympic canoeist, was indicted for a felony. This charge is related to an incident at a landmark pool in Washington D.C.

The incident occurred last month. Hearn had been arrested and detained. He claims to have simply touched a piece of coating in the pool during a bike ride.

Further details about the incident and charges are available from the source. The case is ongoing in D.C. Superior Court.