William DeFoor was arrested for breaking into Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home, shattering windows and damaging a car.

On January 5, 2026, William DeFoor, 26, was taken into custody for allegedly breaking into Vice President JD Vance's Cincinnati residence, smashing four windows, and using a hammer to damage a car. The incident happened while Vance and his family were in Washington, D.C., and authorities, including the Secret Service and Cincinnati police, responded. DeFoor's past criminal record includes a conviction for vandalism in 2024 that resulted in a two-year sentence for mental health treatment and $5,550 in restitution. Due to his incapacity to stand trial, the charges against him in 2023 were dropped. He is scheduled to appear in court on several charges, including criminal trespass and vandalism, and a high bond is anticipated. In order to protect his family, Vance thanked the police for their response and asked the media to refrain from publishing pictures of the damaged house.