A man was arrested in New York City for damaging U.S. Secret Service vehicles that were protecting Ella Emhoff, the step-daughter of Vice President Kamala Harris. The individual, identified as Harry Heymann, 45, was charged by the NYPD after attempting to take or damage license plates on two Secret Service vehicles. It is believed that Heymann had no knowledge that the cars belonged to the Secret Service or who they were protecting. He damaged the license plate bracket on one vehicle and tried to remove the license plate on another in lower Manhattan. Heymann has previously expressed concerns about vehicles parking in the Tribeca neighborhood on Twitter. Emhoff, who was not directly affected by the incident, was unharmed during the incident.
According to a senior law enforcement official, the individual approached two Secret Service vehicles parked in lower Manhattan without provocation and caused damage to the rear license plate area of both vehicles. The Secret Service agents quickly detained the individual until local authorities arrived and took him into police custody. The official statement from the Secret Service mentioned that at no point was any protectee, including Emhoff, in danger as a result of the incident. The agency confirmed that the individual was detained and removed from the scene. The incident occurred on a Tuesday afternoon when Heymann tried to manipulate the license plates on the vehicles providing security for Emhoff.
Despite the damage caused to the Secret Service vehicles, no harm came directly to Ella Emhoff during the incident. The individual, Harry Heymann, likely did not know the cars belonged to the Secret Service or who they were protecting. Investigators confirmed that Heymann had expressed his concerns about vehicles parking in the Tribeca neighborhood on social media prior to the incident. The Secret Service agents acted quickly and detained Heymann until the local authorities arrived to take him into police custody. The incident did not pose any danger to Emhoff or any other protectee under Secret Service protection at the time.
Authorities believe that Harry Heymann acted impulsively when he damaged the Secret Service vehicles but did not pose a direct threat to anyone under their protection. Heymann was charged by the NYPD for his actions and will likely face legal consequences for damaging the government property. The incident was quickly resolved by Secret Service agents and local law enforcement, ensuring that no protectee was in danger during the incident. Ella Emhoff, the step-daughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, was unharmed and not directly affected by the actions of Heymann. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining security and protection for individuals under Secret Service detail, even in unexpected situations.
The incident involving the damage to the Secret Service vehicles in New York City serves as a reminder of the potential threats that individuals under protection may face. The security measures put in place by the Secret Service agents helped to prevent any harm to Ella Emhoff and other protectees during the incident. Harry Heymann’s actions were quickly addressed by authorities, and he was taken into police custody for causing damage to the government vehicles. The incident underscores the need for vigilance and swift action in maintaining security for high-profile individuals, such as the step-daughter of the Vice President. Despite the incident, the Secret Service was able to ensure the safety of their protectees during the situation.
