Authorities in the United States, including the US Secret Service and local police, are actively investigating a significant security breach at the private residence of Vice President JD Vance in Cincinnati. The incident, which involved several windows being smashed at the $1.4 million property, occurred in the early hours of Monday, leading to one individual being taken into custody.
Details of the Security Breach
According to initial reports from local outlet WCPO, the break-in was discovered at Vance's home in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood. Multiple windows were found broken, with damage suggesting objects may have been thrown at them. Police and Secret Service agents responded swiftly to the scene. Footage from the area showed officers conducting a thorough inspection of the property with flashlights in the dark, documenting the damage.
While the investigation is ongoing, police confirmed to News 5 Cleveland that one person was detained at the scene. However, they have not yet disclosed potential charges or a motive for the intrusion. The Secret Service, responsible for protecting the Vice President and his immediate family, also responded but later cleared the area. Notably, JD Vance was not present at the Cincinnati home during the incident. He had reportedly been there for much of the previous week but left on Sunday afternoon.
Reactions and Security Concerns
The news sparked immediate concern and debate on social media platforms, with many users expressing shock and questioning the security arrangements at the Vice President's private residence. Comments ranged from inquiries about the whereabouts of security personnel to strong statements condemning the act as a serious breach. One user emphasized that violence against the home of a sitting Vice President undermines democratic norms, while others called for immediate action to fortify the property, including suggestions for bulletproof windows.
The incident has raised broader questions about the safety of public figures and the balance between private life and necessary security, even at a personal home meant to be a sanctuary. This break-in follows recent security measures in the area, where roads around the property were closed for several days around New Year's Day.
About the Vance Family Home
The targeted property is a 157-year-old, two-story white house that Vice President Vance purchased in 2018. In a 2024 interview, Vance and his wife Usha expressed their fondness for the home, highlighting the great neighbors, proximity to friends, and the natural beauty of the area with its old trees and frequent sightings of deer and wild turkey. Despite moving into the official Vice President's residence in Washington, D.C., in January, the family continues to own and regularly use the Cincinnati home.
The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the full circumstances behind the break-in. Vance's office confirmed he had traveled to Cincinnati after a meeting with former President Donald Trump in Florida late last week.
