UPDATE: Here is the REAL STORY About Today's Arrest at Ohio Democrat Amy Acton at Canfield Fair Stop

The Gateway Pundit ^ | September 6, 2026 | Jim Hoft

[Red Badger]

As reported earlier, multiple people were injured after an armed man lunged into a tent and pushed his way through the crowd at Democrat Ohio Gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton's campaign event at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown.

The "alleged" perpetrator has since been identified as Patrick Havas from Ohio.

Havas was charged with two counts of assault for knocking over two elderly people. He was also charged with one count of disorderly conduct.

Democrat Acton posted a statement that was completely misleading. This did not happen.

“While attending the Canfield Fair, an armed individual lunged at Dr. Acton, injuring multiple people," Acton's campaign said.

"Dr. Acton and Eric are grateful for the swift and decisive action of law enforcement and are praying for the recovery of those injured. This kind of violence has no place in Ohio. Dr. Acton will always stand up to the chaos, hate and vitriol that pits us against one another,” Acton's campaign said in a statement on Sunday.

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— Dr. Amy Acton (@amyactonoh) September 6, 2026

We now have learned more details about the incident, and what was initially reported was completely inaccurate!

Patrick Havas did NOT lunge at Amy Acton. He pushed his way through the crowd in the tent to get a good view up front.

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KEYWORDS: amyacton; mahoningcounty; ohio; patrickhavas

[MikelTackNailer]

I saw how she desperately does NOT wish to debate Ramaswamy. It sure would be convenient to cite ‘personal safety’ instead of ‘cowardice’ as the reason.

[albie]

“knocking over two elderly people”

…I’m an elderly people at 68. Thats funny. Like bowling pins? lol

[SunkenCiv]

Patrick Havas did NOT lunge at Amy Acton. He pushed his way through the crowd in the tent to get a good view up front.

[Flaming Conservative]

Yep. A made up story to make her a sympathetic figure. The man did not attempt to injure or assassinate her. He just shoved through the crowd to get closer, knocking down 2 elderly people. He did not draw his guns or any other weapon.

[dayglored]

I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt -- that he meant no harm but just wanted to get a closer view. Okay.

But going into a political event all rowdy and pushy, getting close to the politician, knocking folks over, and best of all, carrying a firearm..... I'd say that's probably not the best way to stay out of trouble.

Folks might misinterpret the intent. Which is what appears to have happened.

[dayglored]

Let me add this: "An armed society is a polite society."

I believe that's pretty much true. The problem with this fellow was not that he was armed -- that's totally legal. The problem was he was grossly impolite; you might say rude. Had there been others similarly armed who got their feathers ruffled by his rudeness, it could have gotten worse in a hurry. That's what I mean by getting in trouble.

Fortunately it appears he was released, so everybody can just calm down. Except of course the politician who will use this to her advantage.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

The stupid never ends.

[fella]

Never let a crises go to waste, even if you have to make one up.

[redinIllinois]

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[Ann Archy]

NEVER BELIEVE A DEMOCRAT!

[j_guru]

Of course they will blame the right side for this, but the truth is, we do not accept the mentally defective, or unhinged on the right. They fit perfectly on the left side, and if one somehow wonders out of camp, puts on a MAGA costume, they are not magically a right winger. They are a plant.

[shelterguy]

“””…I’m an elderly people at 68. Thats funny. Like bowling pins? lol”””

I am also an elderly person at 68. But if someone tries to bowl me over I will use my Geritol fueled superpowers and kick some ass.

[Varsity Flight]

The Covid Queenie, strikes again. Did she cry too?

[GranTorino]

Dick DeWine kissing her a$$.
Totally expected.

[Pontiac]

There was an Andrew Havas who resigned from a volunteer position with Sen. Jon Husted’s campaign in July after NBC News reported Havas had served jail time following accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor.

Who is Patrick Havas, man who allegedly attempted Amy Acton attack?

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Her handlers told him that they need his checking account and routing numbers.

[DeplorableTrumpSupporter]

I thought Dr. (Is she a real doctor or a Jill Biden Doctor?) Acton was arrested!! Headline is misleading..

[Dan Zachary]

He was so dangerous, yet they laid his pistol (airsoft?) just inches from him???

[Wiser now]

How do we know he wasn’t paid?
This has an odor to it.