A man has been taken into custody after reportedly vandalizing Vice President JD Vance's residence in Cincinnati, Ohio, early on January 5th.
The man has been named as 26 year-old William DeFoor (pictured below).
U.S. Secret Service agents apprehended the suspect shortly after midnight for "causing property damage, including breaking windows on the exterior" of Vance's home.
The Cincinnati Police Department confirmed they have the suspect in custody. Thankfully, the residence was empty during the incident, with Vance and his family away from Ohio at the time, according to the Secret Service.
The agency is currently working with local police and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to determine potential charges. Vance’s official home while serving as Vice President is located at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., just a short distance from the White House.
During the weekend leading up to the incident, Vance and his family were in Ohio, but they left before the alleged vandalism took place.
Vance, a former Ohio senator, purchased his home in the East Walnut Hills area of Cincinnati for $1.4 million back in 2018. The City of Cincinnati mentioned that several roads in the neighborhood were closed between December 29 and January 4, but didn’t provide further details on the closures.
Before his election in 2024, Vance expressed that their Cincinnati home is "the ideal mix of city access and natural surroundings."
"Our neighbors are fantastic, and many of our closest friends are just a short walk away. We cherish the area's natural beauty, especially the towering trees and the wildlife," Vance shared in an email.