Man arrested after vandalism at JD Vance's Ohio residence

The Secret Service confirmed their detention of the individual.

By Ben Whedon

Published: January 5, 2026 10:11am

Updated: January 5, 2026 12:30pm

A man is in custody for allegedly causing property damage to Vice President J.D. Vance's Ohio home early Monday morning.

The Secret Service confirmed their detention of the individual, who is now in the custody of Cincinnati Police, ABC News reported. Vance and his family were not home at the time.

William DeFoor, 26, faces charges of criminal damaging/endangering, obstructing official business, criminal trespass, and vandalism, according to local outlet WLWT.

DeFoor allegedly broke several windows on the premises.

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