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Armed man arrested after lunging at Amy Acton at Canfield Fair
The Columbus Dispatch • • nation
Key Points:
- Patrick M. Havas, 38, was arrested at the Canfield Fair in Mahoning County after forcibly pushing through a crowd toward Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton, knocking over several people but causing no serious injuries.
- Law enforcement found Havas in possession of two pistols and a taser, though no weapons were brandished or removed from their holsters; he faces charges of disorderly conduct and two counts of assault.
- Dr. Acton was unharmed and assisted injured attendees after the incident, which was condemned by political figures from both parties, including Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown.
- The campaigns of both Acton and her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy condemned the violence, emphasizing that candidates should be able to engage with voters without fear of threats or attacks.
- The Ohio State Highway Patrol and local officials praised the swift law enforcement response, and the incident has drawn attention amid Acton's tight gubernatorial race.
