A hammer-wielding intruder shattered windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home just after midnight, raising chilling questions about security vulnerabilities for America’s political elite even when they’re miles away. Incident Unfolds in Historic Walnut Hills Secret Service agents at JD Vance’s East Walnut Hills home heard shattering glass around midnight on January 5, 2026. William DeFoor, 26, wielded a hammer to break four windows and damage a protected vehicle in the driveway. Agents spotted him attempting entry into the empty residence. Vance had left for Washington the day before with his family, including three children under 10. DeFoor fled eastbound after the initial confrontation. Agents alerted Cincinnati police at 12:15 a.m. They quickly took custody of the suspect. No injuries occurred. The neighborhood, known for historic sites such as the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, faced a sudden disruption from this brazen act. Vance bought the $1.4 million property in 2018 during his Senate run. The Secret Service maintains a permanent detail there due to his vice presidential role. This setup proved essential when DeFoor struck. Suspect’s Pattern of Vandalism Emerges William DeFoor carries a record of destruction. In 2024, authorities charged him with smashing windows at a Hyde Park business near Walnut Hills. Prosecutors now pursue felony vandalism, criminal damage, trespass, and obstructing official business against him. Reports describe DeFoor’s actions as those of “a crazy person,” per Vance’s X post. No political motive has surfaced in the initial accounts. Common sense aligns with Vance’s framing: isolated madness, not ideology, drove the hammer swings. Facts support swift justice over speculation. U.S. Attorney’s Office reviews federal charges. Cincinnati police hold DeFoor pending decisions. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi confirmed the residence stood empty, emphasizing a coordinated response. Vance Prioritizes Family Privacy Amid Fallout JD Vance posted on X early January 5, thanking the Secret Service and Cincinnati police. He requested media restraint in publishing images of smashed windows. His goal: shield young children from graphic reminders of the threat at their home. This incident echoes March 2025 protests outside the property. Pro-Ukraine demonstrators then accosted Vance, walking with his three-year-old daughter. Heightened tensions test residential security for public servants. Short-term, expect bolstered patrols at Vance properties. Long-term, it spotlights risks to political families in polarized times. Walnut Hills residents and local resources bear minor strains from the probe. Secret Service Response Demonstrates Precision Agents acted decisively, detaining DeFoor beforethe breach. Their protocol deterred worse outcomes. Coordination with local forces exemplifies effective layering of federal and municipal protection. No ongoing threats reported as of the morning of January 5. Property damage remains confined to the windows and the vehicle. This event reinforces why elite protection extends to private homes—ordinary tools like hammers pose real dangers. Conservative values prize law, order, and family safety. Vance’s measured response and agencies’ efficiency align perfectly. DeFoor’s repeat offenses demand accountability, not excuses. Sources: 1. https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2026/01/05/man-who-broke-windows-at-vances-ohio-home-is-detained-the-secret-service-says/ 2. https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/man-detained-after-breaking-windows-at-vances-ohio-home-secret-service-says-3603854/?+Secret+Service+says 3. https://www.wftv.com/news/politics/man-who-broke/OSAQY3TGI42CVJMXHGVAOVA63A/ 4. https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/jd-vance-residence-cincinnati-ohio-attack-arrest-b2894675.html