Shocking news out of Cincinnati as a man faces serious charges for attempting to smash his way into Vice President JD Vance’s personal home.
In a brazen act shortly after midnight on Monday, January 5, 2026, 26-year-old William DeFoor from Hyde Park was detained by Secret Service personnel and arrested by Cincinnati police for damaging windows and a vehicle at Vance’s East Walnut Hills residence.
The timeline is clear: DeFoor was spotted by a Secret Service agent and captured on security footage trespassing onto the property without permission.
He’s accused of shattering four windows and damaging a vehicle, leaving a trail of destruction that kept officers on scene for hours, combing through the evidence.
Both Cincinnati police and Secret Service agents responded swiftly, ensuring the suspect was taken into custody before more harm could be done.
DeFoor now stares down a laundry list of charges, including state counts of criminal damage, obstructing official business, criminal trespass, and a felony vandalism charge.
Federally, he’s accused of damaging government property, engaging in violence in restricted areas, and even assaulting or impeding federal officers—a reminder that actions against protected officials carry heavy consequences.
The Secret Service, alongside Cincinnati police and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, is ensuring no stone is left unturned in this investigation, and conservatives can only hope this sends a message to those who think they can target public servants without repercussions.
Thankfully, Vice President Vance was not at home during the attack, having departed for Washington, D.C., the previous afternoon.
His statement reflects a father’s concern more than a politician’s outrage: "I appreciate everyone's well wishes about the attack at our home. As far as I can tell, a crazy person tried to break in by hammering the windows."
"I'm grateful to the Secret Service and the Cincinnati police for responding quickly... One request to the media: we try to protect our kids as much as possible from the realities of this life of public service," Vance added, and who can blame him for wanting to shield his family from the ugliness of such incidents?
Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted weighed in, stating, “I’m thankful Vice President Vance and his family were not home during the attack and for the quick response by local and federal law enforcement.”
Husted’s follow-up hits the nail on the head: “Those who seek to commit violence against politicians and their families—or any American—should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” Let’s be real—while progressive agendas often downplay accountability, conservatives know that law and order must prevail, no exceptions.
DeFoor’s past brushes with the law, including a 2023 trespassing incident and 2024 vandalism charges with ongoing treatment.
