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Armed Intruder Detained at Ohio Fair After Lunge at Gubernatorial Candidate
politics1 month ago

Armed Intruder Detained at Ohio Fair After Lunge at Gubernatorial Candidate

An armed man was arrested after charging toward Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair in Ohio on Sunday. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Patrick Havas, was stopped by Ohio State Highway Patrol before reaching Acton. He was found carrying two pistols and a Taser. While Acton was not injured, several others were hurt during the incident. The event has intensified scrutiny on the toxic nature of the upcoming gubernatorial race against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.

via The Washington Post|
#amy-acton#canfield-fair#ohio-governor
Suspect charged with assault after pushing through crowd at Acton’s Canfield Fair event
politics1 month ago

Suspect charged with assault after pushing through crowd at Acton’s Canfield Fair event

Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested and charged with two counts of felony assault and disorderly conduct after pushing through a crowd at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent during Dr. Amy Acton’s visit to the Canfield Fair on September 6. While Acton was unharmed, two attendees were knocked to the ground as Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers intervened. Investigators recovered two handguns and brass knuckles from Havas, though no weapons were brandished. Havas is held in the Mahoning County Jail, with a court appearance expected on Tuesday. The incident prompted widespread condemnation from both political parties, including rival gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Governor Mike DeWine, who emphasized that political violence is unacceptable regardless of affiliation.

via WFMJ|
#amy-acton#canfield-fair#mahoning-county
politics1 month ago

Armed Man Charged with Assault After Lunge at Ohio Governor Candidate Acton

Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested on Sunday after pushing through a crowd at the Canfield Fair to reach Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton. While recording the event on his phone, Havas forced his way toward Acton, knocking two people to the ground before being stopped by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers. Authorities recovered two handguns, brass knuckles, and a Taser from Havas, though investigators stated no weapons were brandished or removed from holsters. Acton was not injured and remained at the scene to assist those hurt. Havas faces two felony assault charges and one disorderly conduct charge. The incident occurred during a campaign stop in Mahoning County, where Acton is competing against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for the governorship.

via Politico|
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Armed suspect arrested after lunging at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at Canfield Fair
politics1 month ago

Armed suspect arrested after lunging at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at Canfield Fair

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, an armed man lunged at Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign event at the Canfield Fair in Ohio. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Patrick Havas, was arrested by the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers intervened. Multiple bystanders were injured, but Acton was unharmed. Havas faces charges of felony assault and disorderly conduct.

via The Washington Post|
#amy-acton#canfield-fair#ohio-governor
Armed Man Charged After Lunging at Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Acton at Canfield Fair
politics1 month ago

Armed Man Charged After Lunging at Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Acton at Canfield Fair

Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested after pushing through a crowd toward Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair on September 6. Havas was found with two pistols and brass knuckles, though authorities stated he did not brandish them. Two older adults were knocked to the ground during the incident, but Acton was unharmed. Havas faces two counts of assault and one count of disorderly conduct. Both the Acton and Ramaswamy campaigns condemned the violence, while Ohio officials praised the swift response of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

via The Columbus Dispatch|
#amy-acton#canfield-fair#ohio-politics
Suspect charged with assault after lunging at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at Canfield Fair
politics1 month ago

Suspect charged with assault after lunging at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at Canfield Fair

Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested and charged with two counts of felony assault and one count of disorderly conduct after lunging at Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair on September 6, 2026. Havas pushed through a crowd at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent, knocking two older adults to the ground before being subdued by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers and Canfield Fair police. Investigators recovered two handguns and brass knuckles from Havas, though no weapons were brandished. Acton was unharmed, but several attendees were injured. The incident has prompted widespread condemnation from both campaigns and the current governor, Mike DeWine, while authorities continue a threat assessment investigation.

via WFMJ|
#amy-acton#canfield-fair#ohio-governor-race
Suspect charged after lunging at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at Canfield Fair
politics1 month ago

Suspect charged after lunging at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at Canfield Fair

On September 6, 2026, 38-year-old Patrick Havas was arrested after allegedly pushing through a crowd toward Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair. Havas, who was carrying two firearms and brass knuckles, knocked two older adults to the ground before being subdued by Acton’s security detail. He faces two assault charges and one count of disorderly conduct. Acton was not injured but publicly thanked law enforcement and first responders the following day. The incident prompted condemnation from both candidates in the race, including Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, and drew attention from national figures like Sen. Mark Kelly and Gov. Mike DeWine.

via WLWT|
#amy-acton#canfield-fair#ohio-gubernatorial-race