Maryland Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Showing Up at Russ Vought’s Home
A Maryland man was charged with attempted murder Thursday after allegedly showing up at Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought’s Arlington home weeks after the 2025 incident and months after the Aug. 10 encounter.
The arrest comes amid heightened scrutiny of threats against federal officials, raising questions about political violence and public safety.
Court records show 26-year-old Colin Demarco of Rockville, Maryland, was taken into custody Jan. 22 by Arlington County Police and faces state charges including attempted murder, criminal solicitation to commit murder, carrying a concealed weapon and wearing a mask in public to conceal identity.
Surveillance video from a Ring doorbell at Vought’s Northern Virginia residence captured Demarco wearing gloves, a surgical mask, sunglasses and a backpack as he looked through the mailbox and asked a neighbor if anyone was home. Investigators were told the neighbor believed Demarco may have been hiding a firearm under his shirt.
Demarco admitted traveling to Arlington but claimed he was searching for work and denied intending harm. Prosecutors say he told agents he wanted to confront Vought about Project 2025 and feared a “fascist takeover” after the 2024 election.
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Search warrants for his iCloud account allegedly turned up notes about weapons, a “Body Disposal Guide,” and Discord messages discussing violence and how to locate Vought’s address.
An OMB spokesperson said, “We are grateful for the work of law enforcement in keeping Director Vought and his family safe.”
The incident underscores growing concerns about threats to government officials and evaluating security measures for appointed policymakers. Continued investigation may reveal more about Demarco’s online activity and any broader network. Demarco is due in court Feb. 23 in Arlington County. What happens next could influence how local and federal agencies track credible threats against public servants.
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