Bloomfield Township, MI — A Royal Oak man is facing criminal charges after authorities say he deliberately targeted and destroyed political property outside the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters, an act party leaders describe as politically motivated vandalism that endangered public safety.
According to a statement released by Vance Patrick, Chairman of the Oakland County Republican Party in Southeast Michigan, the
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incident occurred on February 2, 2026, when Kendrew William Groff allegedly entered the party’s parking lot in his mother’s vehicle, exited from the passenger seat, and physically removed a political sign supporting President Donald Trump and the late Charlie Kirk.
Officials say Groff then threw the sign into the right lane of southbound Woodward Avenue, a major thoroughfare, creating a road hazard for passing motorists and prompting alarm among volunteers inside the building. The sign was heavily damaged and rendered unusable.
The act was captured on high-resolution security cameras, part of a fortified security system installed following the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Staff immediately contacted the Bloomfield Township Police Department, which launched an investigation.
According to the police report referenced in the statement, officers later contacted Groff, who allegedly described the display as a “Nazi sign.” He voluntarily came to the police station, was advised of his Miranda rights, waived them, and admitted to intentionally destroying the sign. When questioned about his motive, police say Groff stated plainly that he acted “because they’re Nazis.”
Authorities booked Groff for malicious destruction of property and issued a misdemeanor local ordinance citation for malicious mischief before releasing him.
Party officials framed the incident as part of a pattern of escalating harassment and intimidation directed at their office. They cited threatening phone calls, emails, and online messages, as well as a separate November arrest involving Ryan Lewis Vallance, who was charged with making terroristic threats, including references to Molotov cocktails targeting MAGA supporters.
Leaders said the vandalism underscores the necessity of enhanced security measures, including camera systems and license plate readers, which they credit with quickly identifying the suspect. The organization stated it intends to pursue all available legal remedies, including recovery of damages tied to destroyed property, operational disruption, and the chilling effect on staff and volunteers.
Bloomfield Township police have not released additional details beyond the charges.
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