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Security services and local police launched an investigation after damage was discovered at the Cincinnati home of US Vice President JD Vance. The incident prompted a brief response from the Secret Service and led to at least one person being detained.
Authorities have so far released limited details as inquiries continue.
Early morning response
According to the Express, police were alerted shortly after midnight when the US Secret Service requested assistance. A Cincinnati police dispatcher told FOX19 NOW that the call came at 12.15am after someone was seen “running eastbound” near the property.
Officers arrived to find several windows broken. Video footage from the scene showed large holes in multiple panes, while police searched the surrounding area with flashlights and documented the damage.
Secret Service personnel were present earlier but had left the scene by Monday morning.
Investigation under way
Local police said at least one individual has been taken into custody, though it remains unclear whether charges have been filed.
Officers were seen patrolling the grounds and checking the perimeter of the property, which overlooks the Ohio River. Authorities have not commented on a possible motive or confirmed whether the incident was targeted.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Property details
The Cincinnati residence is owned by Vance and sits on nearly 2.3 acres. Reports say the vice president purchased the home for just under $1.4 million.
Visible damage was still apparent on Monday morning, with broken glass and window frames clearly affected.
Recent movements
Vance had been in Cincinnati during the previous week but left the city on Sunday afternoon, according to reports.
The incident occurred shortly after security restrictions around the home were lifted. Roads near the property had been closed between December 29 and January 4 as part of those measures.
Official silence
Neither the Secret Service nor Vance’s office has issued a public statement about the incident.
Police said further information would be released if and when charges are brought.
Sources: Express, WCPO, FOX19 NOW
