Man Charged in Vandalism of Landsman Office
Cincinnati police arrested Jason Alghussein, 37, for vandalizing the East McMillan Street office of Congressman Greg Landsman.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Property Crime
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Cincinnati police arrested Jason Alghussein, 37, who faces a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief after vandalizing Congressman Greg Landsman's office in Walnut Hills. Alghussein posted posters and baby dolls covered in red paint to look like blood in the office and filmed himself committing the act.
Why it matters
The incident targets a sitting member of Congress's local office, raising questions about security for public officials' constituent offices in Cincinnati. It arrives while Landsman is seeking reelection to Ohio's 1st District seat.
Alghussein, 37, faces one misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief following his arrest by Cincinnati police. No court date, bail amount, or further charges were reported in the available details.
The players
Jason Alghussein
Alghussein is a 37-year-old Over-the-Rhine resident charged with criminal mischief for vandalizing a congressional office.
Greg Landsman
Landsman is a former Cincinnati City Councilman who was elected to the U.S. House in 2022 and represents Ohio's 1st District.
The details
Alghussein, who lives in Over-the-Rhine, entered Congressman Greg Landsman's office on East McMillan Street in Walnut Hills and left posters and baby dolls covered in red paint to resemble blood. He filmed himself carrying out the vandalism.
Timeline
2022: Landsman was elected to the U.S. House.
November 3, 2026: Alghussein was arrested and charged with criminal mischief.
Legal Context
The charge against Alghussein falls under Ohio's misdemeanor criminal mischief statute, which covers property damage without a felony threshold. Cases involving vandalism of public officials' offices are typically prosecuted under the same general provision as other property damage.
Residents who visit congressional district offices in Walnut Hills may see added security measures or changes to office access. The case is a reminder that constituent offices can be targeted for property damage, which may affect how public officials staff and secure their local locations.
The takeaway
Vandalism of public offices is prosecuted as a crime regardless of political motive, and the case will move through the courts as a misdemeanor. Readers can follow the case through Cincinnati court records as it proceeds.
Further reading
For more on similar cases, browse Property Crime coverage in Cincinnati.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox19.
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