NYC man allegedly damaged Secret Service cars protecting Harris' stepdaughter

NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan software developer was arrested and charged Tuesday with damaging the license plate covers on two SUVs belonging to a Secret Service detail assigned to Vice President Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter.

The man, Harry Heymann, appeared to be a supporter of a small group of citizen activists who call attention to — and sometimes personally modify — the obstructed license plates often used by motorists to evade tolls and traffic enforcement in New York.

Heymann, 45, approached the unmarked vehicles outside a Tribeca restaurant, then broke off their license plate covers on the back, according to a criminal complaint.

The vehicles belonged to Secret Service agents assigned to protect the vice president's stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, as she ate lunch at Bubby's, a nearby restaurant. Video obtained by TMZ showed Emhoff being ushered into a black SUV and a man being led away in handcuffs.

“At no point was any protectee in danger as a result of this incident,” said James Byrne, a spokesperson for the Secret Service.

Heymann was charged with obstructing governmental administration and criminal mischief. He did not respond to a voicemail and his attorney declined to...