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Man Detained After Breaking Windows at JD Vance's Home

Published 5 January 2026

A man was detained early Monday after breaking windows at Vice President JD Vance's home in Cincinnati, Ohio, in what authorities described as an attempted intrusion, though the residence was unoccupied at the time.

The incident occurred shortly after midnight at Vance's residence in the Walnut Hills neighborhood, east of downtown. U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to the property heard a loud noise and encountered the individual, who had used a hammer to shatter several windows while attempting to gain entry, according to law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. The suspect also vandalized a Secret Service vehicle as he approached the driveway. Agents detained him on the scene without further incident, and he has not been publicly identified.

Vance and his family were not present, having returned to Washington, D.C., the Secret Service confirmed in a statement. Agency spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said the response was swift and contained, emphasizing that the home remained secure. No injuries were reported, and officials stated there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

The Secret Service alerted Cincinnati police around 12:15 a.m. after spotting the person...

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