Armed man charged toward Democratic Ohio governor candidate, law enforcement says
An armed man was arrested after charging toward Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign event at the Canfield Fair. The suspect, Patrick Havas, was booked on assault and disorderly conduct charges, though no weapons were brandished during the incident.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the rising concerns regarding political violence and the safety of candidates during the final stages of the US election cycle.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An armed assailant charged toward the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton , on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before he was stopped by troopers, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said in a statement that a man it identified as Patrick Havas, 38, forced his way through a crowd, knocking over multiple members of the audience as he moved toward Acton, the state’s former public health director. He had a taser and two pistols, the statement said.
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office said two handguns and a set of brass knuckles were recovered after his arrest, and “no weapons were ever brandished or even removed from their holsters.”
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