Armed man arrested after charging at Ohio governor candidate
By The BriefBrief
An armed attacker targeted Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown on Sept. 6, campaign and the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. The 38-year-old suspect, Patrick Havas, knocked over people while trying to reach Acton and was later taken to Mahoning County Jail and charged with disorderly conduct and two counts of assault.
WHO:Patrick Havas; Ohio State Highway Patrol
WHAT:Patrick Havas was arrested after charging toward Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair.
WHEN:Sep 6, 2026
WHERE:Canfield Fair near Youngstown, Ohio
WHY:Havas was charged with disorderly conduct and two counts of assault after the attack at the fair while trying to reach Acton.
