A security incident unfolded at a property associated with US Vice President JD Vance in Ohio shortly after midnight on Monday, with reports of damage to the exterior of the residence, including broken windows. Local media shared photographs showing the shattered glass.
The United States Secret Service confirmed that Vance and his family were not in Ohio at the time, ensuring their safety was not compromised during the incident. Authorities emphasized that there was no evidence the suspect entered the home.
An adult male, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was detained in connection with the property damage. A Secret Service spokesperson said the individual was held for breaking windows and causing damage to the property linked to Vance.
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Law enforcement officials are investigating the incident in coordination with the Cincinnati Police Department and the US Attorney’s Office. The authorities are reviewing potential charges and examining the circumstances surrounding the act.
A federal law enforcement source indicated that investigators are also assessing whether the vice president or his family was specifically targeted, with the motive yet to be confirmed. The Secret Service continues to provide protection and oversight while the investigation progresses.
Officials have urged the public that no immediate threat exists to the vice president or his family and highlighted that the property damage appears isolated. Further details are expected as the investigation continues and more information about the suspect emerges.
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