Vandal Kicked, Damaged Statue Of Ohana The Otter Before Theft: Police

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — A vandal kicked the statue of Ohana the Otter in downtown Fredericksburg on Friday, and knocked her off of her mount. The Fredericksburg Police Department said another person then stole the statue early on Saturday morning.

On Sunday, investigators said the statue was returned to police headquarters. Authorities identified the man who took Ohana as 23-year-old Gregory Rowson.

Rowson was charged with one count of grand larceny. He was released on an unsecured bond.

If convicted, Rowson could face up to 20 years in prison, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.

Investigators are still looking for the vandal who originally kicked Ohana and dislodged her from her spot in front of the James Monroe Museum on Charles Street. If criminally charged and convicted of vandalism, the suspect could face up to 1 year in prison.

Authorities said the man on the left kicked the Ohana statue while the other two people filmed him. The vandalism occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Friday.

Anyone with more information about the vandalism can contact the police department at 540-373-3122 and reference report number 2023-004801. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting "FPDtip" to 847-411.