US Vice President’s Home Targeted in Overnight Incident; Federal Agencies Probe Motive

Midnight Attack on JD Vance Residence in Ohio Triggers Security Alert, Man Taken into Custody.

A security scare unfolded shortly after midnight on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the private residence of U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Cincinnati, Ohio, when an adult male was caught smashing multiple windows of the property, prompting an immediate response from the U.S. Secret Service.

Agents stationed at the residence witnessed the act and swiftly detained the suspect on-site before handing him over to the Cincinnati Police Department, with authorities confirming that the intruder did not gain entry into the house. Vice President Vance and his family were not present and were out of Ohio at the time of the incident, ensuring no harm.

Images from the scene showed extensive damage to the exterior windows, raising fresh security concerns despite heightened protection already in place around the East Walnut Hills residence during the New Year period.

Federal investigators are now working with local police and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to determine the motive behind the attack and whether the Vice President or his family were specifically targeted, as the incident triggered a broader review of security arrangements at the high-profile residence.