Crime
26-Year-Old William DeFoor Arrested After Attempting to Break Into Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati Home
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A man has been taken into custody following a security incident at the Cincinnati residence associated with Vice President JD Vance, according to Cincinnati police and the U.S. Secret Service.
The incident occurred shortly after midnight early Monday morning in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood.
Law enforcement officers and Secret Service agents responded to reports of suspicious activity and property damage at the home.
Officers remained on scene for several hours as they conducted an investigation, with cameras capturing visible damage to multiple exterior windows.
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that a male suspect was initially detained by Secret Service personnel and later taken into custody by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD).
Officials stated the suspect was arrested for causing property damage, including breaking windows on the exterior of a personal residence associated with the Vice President.
According to an arrest report, the suspect was identified as 26-year-old William DeFoor of Hyde Park.
In a statement of facts, authorities allege that DeFoor was observed by a Secret Service agent and captured on security video unlawfully entering the property.
Investigators say he damaged four exterior windows and a vehicle while on the premises.
DeFoor has been charged with criminal damaging/endangering, obstructing official business, and criminal trespass, all misdemeanor offenses.
He also faces one count of vandalism, a fifth-degree felony, according to court records.
The Secret Service stated it is coordinating closely with CPD and the U.S. Attorney’s Office as the investigation continues.
Officials confirmed that Vice President Vance and his family were not at the residence at the time of the incident, as they had returned to Washington, D.C., Sunday afternoon following a week-long visit to Cincinnati.
In a statement posted to X, Vice President Vance addressed the incident, expressing gratitude to law enforcement and emphasizing concerns for his family’s privacy:
“I appreciate everyone’s well wishes about the attack at our home. As far as I can tell, a disturbed individual attempted to break in by hammering the windows. I’m grateful to the Secret Service and the Cincinnati police for responding quickly. We weren’t home at the time, having already returned to D.C. One request to the media: we try to protect our children as much as possible from the realities of public service. In that light, I question the news value of widely publishing images of our home showing damage to the windows.”
Court records indicate DeFoor has prior interactions with law enforcement. In 2023, he was arrested for trespassing at UC Health’s Psychiatric Emergency Services building and failing to disclose personal information.
He was later found not competent to stand trial, and those charges were dismissed.
In 2024, DeFoor was charged with two counts of vandalism after allegedly breaking a front window at a Hyde Park business.
Records show he was granted treatment in lieu of conviction, and that treatment was ongoing at the time of this most recent arrest.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding motive, and the case remains under investigation.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (Baltimore County) — Authorities are investigating a multiple-victim stabbing that left two people critically injured in Owings Mills.
According to preliminary information, Baltimore County Police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 12300 block of Greenspring Avenue following reports of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, first responders located two victims suffering from severe stab wounds, both classified as priority-one patients.
Emergency crews requested a medical helicopter due to the seriousness of the injuries.
A landing zone was established at Ridge Road and Greenspring Avenue.
One victim was transported by medevac, while the second victim was transported by ground ambulance to a nearby trauma center.
Initial reports indicate that the caller may have stabbed both of his parents.
Police confirmed that a possible suspect has been detained at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or the suspect.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.