Law enforcement IDs suspect in Trump Virginia campaign office break-in

Authorities identified the suspect as 39-year-old Toby Shane Kessler, and have charged him with burglary for allegedly breaking into the local campaign building in Ashburn on Sunday. 

Published: August 14, 2024 8:12pm

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) issued an arrest warrant on Wednesday for the suspect in the break-in at former President Donald Trump's campaign office in Virginia.

Authorities identified the suspect as 39-year-old Toby Shane Kessler, and have charged him with burglary for allegedly breaking into the local campaign building in Ashburn on Sunday. 

Deputies said they arrived on the scene at 9 p.m. and a man was caught on camera wearing dark clothing, a dark cap and a backpack. 

"The LCSO’s investigation determined that Mr. Kessler forced entry into a back door of the location and spent a brief period of time inside before leaving," according to a sheriff's new release. "He appears to have left nothing behind, and it is still unclear what, if anything, he took with him."

The alleged burglary occurred in the  20000 block of Ashbrook Place, which also serves as the headquarters of the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee, according to The National Desk.

Anyone with information about Kessler are encouraged to contact Detective Franks of the LCSO at 571-918-1869.

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.

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