US Vice President JD Vance has revealed that a "crazy person" attempted to break into his family home in Ohio, leading to a dramatic midnight response from the Secret Service.
The Midnight Breach Attempt
According to two unnamed law enforcement officials who spoke to the Associated Press, the incident occurred around midnight on Monday, 5th January 2026. Secret Service personnel stationed at the property in the East Walnut Hills area of Cincinnati heard a loud noise. Upon investigation, they discovered an individual who had used a hammer to smash a window and was attempting to gain entry to the house.
The intruder had also vandalised a Secret Service vehicle while approaching the home via the driveway, one official confirmed. Footage from local broadcaster WLWT later showed the damage inflicted on one of the property's windows.
Swift Response and Investigation
Agents assigned to protect the Vice President initially detained the man at the scene. Cincinnati police officers then took him into custody on suspicion of causing criminal property damage. In a post on the social media platform X, Mr Vance thanked both the Secret Service and local police for their rapid response.
Secret Service spokesman Anthony Gugliemi stated that Mr Vance and his family were not present during the alarming event. The family had spent the week in Cincinnati but had already returned to Washington DC on Sunday afternoon. "We weren't even home as we had returned already to DC," Mr Vance confirmed online.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
Officers and federal agents remained at the residence for several hours following the incident, conducting a thorough sweep of the property. Mr Gugliemi added that the suspect has not yet been formally charged, as investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances and motives behind the break-in attempt.
The event highlights the persistent security challenges faced by high-profile political figures, even when they are absent from their private residences. The swift action by protective details prevented what could have been a more serious violation of the Vice President's private property.
