Patrick Havas has been identified as the man arrested after an armed incident involving Ohio Democratic governor candidate Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair on Sunday, September 6.
Who is Patrick Havas, the man arrested at the Canfield Fair?
Two people were knocked over during the incident. Acton was not injured, and Havas was taken to the Mahoning County Jail. WFMJ identified him as the suspect after speaking with officials at the scene. Two older adults were knocked over as he pushed forward. Acton’s security team and Canfield Fair police intervened. Havas was then arrested and taken to the Mahoning County Jail. The incident happened while Acton was visiting the fair as part of her campaign for Ohio governor. Her husband, Eric, was also present and was not injured.
Because the investigation is still underway, public information about Patrick Havas remains limited.
Havas entered the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent and pushed toward the front, where Acton was visiting, according to WFMJ. Officials said Havas had two guns on him. Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told WFMJ that Havas is expected to face two assault counts and one disorderly conduct charge. Havas entered the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent and moved through the crowd toward the front, according to the report. Officials said he was stopped before reaching Amy Acton.
