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.
Crime
Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton Injured in Deadly Mississippi Crash, Mother Confirms He Is Alive and Safe
DESOTO COUNTY, Mississippi — Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton was injured in a deadly two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 61 in DeSoto County, Mississippi, but his mother has confirmed that he is alive, safe and recovering following the crash.
Burton, 27, of Memphis, Tennessee, was driving a Dodge Durango involved in the collision shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Church Road in Walls.
The crash claimed the lives of three people traveling in a Honda Accord. The incident also left another passenger injured and involved employees of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detention Center.
Following the crash, misinformation circulated online suggesting that Burton had died and that he was a juvenile detention officer.
His mother, Tee Burton, publicly addressed the reports, firmly correcting the information and asking people to stop sharing unverified claims.
She confirmed that her son is alive, safe and okay. She also emphasized that he is not a juvenile detention officer.
In her statement, she expressed disappointment over reports falsely identifying her son as one of the people who died in the collision.
She also acknowledged the families who lost loved ones and urged the public to show compassion toward everyone affected by the tragedy.
Her statement included the following message:
“My son is alive!!! He is safe, and he is okay!!!”
She further asked people to verify information before publishing or reposting details that could cause unnecessary emotional distress to families.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a northbound Dodge Durango traveling on U.S. Highway 61 collided with a westbound Honda Accord traveling on Church Road.
Three occupants of the Honda were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the victims as:
- Latasha N. Dodson, 37, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, the Honda driver.
- Eddie L. Dodson Jr., 41, of Byhalia, Mississippi.
- Tamenshia R. Ford, 32, of Horn Lake, Mississippi.
Burton and another passenger in the Honda survived the collision but sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Their specific medical conditions have not been publicly detailed in the information provided.
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two people involved in the crash were employees of its Juvenile Detention Center.
One of those employees was Tamenshia R. Ford, who died in the collision. The second employee was seriously injured.
Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II expressed condolences following the death of the employee, describing the person as a respected and beloved member of the department.
“Our fallen officer was a respected and beloved member of our team,” Tuggle said.
The sheriff’s office also recognized the employee’s dedication, compassion and commitment to working with young people entrusted to the facility’s care.
State officials confirmed that the Dodge Durango involved in the collision belonged to the Walls Police Department.
The city’s mayor and police chief also confirmed that a Walls police officer was involved in the crash. Burton’s mother has since clarified that her son is the officer and that he survived.
An SUV displaying Walls Police Department identification was seen being towed from the crash scene Wednesday night.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the fatal collision.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the vehicles colliding.
The crash resulted in three deaths and left multiple people injured. Burton’s family has asked the public to respect the victims and their loved ones while avoiding the spread of false information.
The investigation remains ongoing.