Sunday at the Canfield Fair, an armed man was arrested after lunging at Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Amy Acton during a campaign appearance. According to a release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 38 year old Patrick Havas of Canfield was in a crowd at the Mahoning County Democratic Party’s tent. He pulled out a phone as if to record Acton during her speech and then pushed through the crowd, where at least 2 older adults were knocked down. He was quickly detained by the OSHP’s executive protection unit, where law enforcement found 2 pistols and a taser in his possession. Havas was taken to Mahoning County Jail where he was booked with 2 charges of disorderly conduct and 2 counts of assault. dr. Acton, who is running against Vivek Ramaswamy for Governor, was unharmed. no motive for the attack is known at this time.
Amy Acton attack
Sep 7, 2026 | 7:24 AM