Suspect arrested for 'vandalizing' JD Vance's Ohio home

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A suspect was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly damaging four windows at Vice President J.D. Vance’s home in Cincinnati, Ohio.

William DeFoor, 26, was charged with one count of obstruction, criminal damage or endangerment, criminal trespass and vandalism. Fox 19 reports now.

The U.S. Secret Service alerted Cincinnati police at 12:15 a.m. after seeing someone “running eastbound” from Vance’s home in East Walnut Hills.

According to an arrest report, a U.S. Secret Service agent saw DeFoor walking onto Vance’s property and “damaging four windows of the victim’s residence and the victim’s vehicle.”

He was quickly detained by Secret Service agents, according to a U.S. Secret Service statement.

William DeFoor, 26, is in custody after allegedly vandalizing Vice President J.D. Vance's Ohio home early Monday morning — William DeFoor, 26, is in custody after allegedly vandalizing Vice President J.D. Vance’s Ohio home early Monday morning (Hamilton County Justice Center)

Authorities say four windows were broken in the vice president's home (pictured) — Authorities say four windows were broken in the vice president’s home (pictured) (Fox 19)

When police told the suspect his rights, he responded: “I don’t know,” the report said.

“The U.S. Secret Service is reviewing the charging decision in coordination with the Cincinnati Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” the statement said.

The agency said Vance and his family were out of town and not home at the time of the incident.

“I appreciate everyone’s well wishes regarding an attack on our home. It is my understanding that a deranged individual attempted to break in by hammering on the windows. I appreciate the quick response of the Secret Service and Cincinnati Police,” Vance Write on X. “We didn’t even go home because we were back in Washington.”

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Federal law enforcement sources said authorities are investigating whether the suspects targeted Vance or his family. told CNN. Sources said they do not believe this person entered Vance’s home.

According to court documents obtained by Fox 19, this is not the first time DeFoor has faced criminal charges.

Vance and his family were out of Ohio at the time of the incident. (Associated Press)

In April, DeFoor pleaded guilty to two counts of vandalism after causing more than $2,000 worth of damage to an interior design company in Hyde Park, an affluent area outside Cincinnati. He was reportedly sentenced to two years in a mental health facility and ordered to pay $5,550 in restitution.

DeFoor is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Hamilton County Municipal Court.

independent The White House has been contacted for comment.