Cleveland Browns Fan Pees on Art Modell's Grave, Prompts Police Investigation

A Cleveland Browns fan's visit to the gravesite of former NFL franchise owner Art Modell has reportedly sent police investigating.

The man uploaded a video of himself using a catheter to urinate on Modell's grave at the Druid Ridge Cemetery in Pikesville, according to WJZ.

He said: "I had no choice," repeating the words that Modell used when he decided to move the Browns from Cleveland to Baltimore in the 1990s.

Since the move, the Ravens have won two Super Bowls and the Browns have made the playoffs once, according to CBS Cleveland, which said that Modell's decision to move the team in 1996 continues to cause hard feelings.

However, not all were on board with the behavior of the Browns fan.

"What happened there just embarrasses me, and I think it probably embarrasses any reasonable Cleveland fan," Pat McManamon, ESPN reporter for the Browns, told ESPN in an interview about the incident. "Even if you're angry about Art Modell's decision to move, that goes beyond anything that's civilized or understandable. It's pretty bad."

A cemetery spokeswoman said the incident was "disappointing and disrespectful," WBAL reported. She noted that cemeteries are public spaces.

The Baltimore County Police Department is reviewing the footage to see whether a crime has been committed, according to The Baltimore Sun.

In Baltimore County, a law prevents indecent conduct at cemeteries, according to WJZ.

The Modell family "absolutely will file charges," David Modell—Art Modell's son—told The Baltimore Sun. "Can any of your readers imagine, for one second, seeing someone do that to your parents’ grave?"

Art Modell passed in 2012, and his wife is also reportedly buried at the site.

The YouTube video, posted with the name "BrownsFan4Life," has been taken down, theScore reports. However, you can still see the video on Deadspin.