Man Arrested Following Vandalism at JD Vance‘s Ohio Home
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Cincinnati, OH – A man has been arrested and faces federal charges following an incident of vandalism at the Cincinnati home of Vice President JD Vance early Monday morning, January 5th, 2026. William DeFoor, 26, is accused of damaging the property, including breaking windows [[2]].
Details of the Incident
According to reports, authorities responded to a call at Vance’s residence early Monday morning. Upon arrival, they discovered that several windows had been broken and other property damage had occurred. William DeFoor was taken into custody at the scene [[1]].
Vice President Vance and Family Safe
Fortunately, Vice President Vance and his family were in Washington, D.C. at the time of the incident and were not present at the Ohio home [[2]],[[3]]. the Secret Service confirmed the family’s safety and stated the residence was unoccupied during the alleged act of vandalism [[3]].
Federal Charges Filed
DeFoor is currently being charged with one count, and faces federal charges related to the damage caused to the Vice President’s property [[2]], [[1]]. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
Ongoing Investigation
The Secret Service is leading the investigation into the incident and working to determine the motive behind the vandalism. Authorities have not released further details regarding a potential motive at this time.