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Who is Patrick Havas? Armed suspect accused of attacking Amy Acton at Canfield Fair identified
Hindustan Times ^ | September 06, 2026 | Sehjal Gupta

Posted on 09/06/2026 5:10:30 PM PDT by Red Badger

Patrick Havas was arrested after an armed incident at the Canfield Fair involving Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton and several volunteers.

Patrick Havas was arrested after an armed incident at the Canfield Fair involving Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton and several volunteers. (Mahoning County Jail)

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.

According to WFMJ, Havas entered the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent and pushed toward the front, where Acton was visiting. Two people were knocked over during the incident.

Officials said Havas had two guns on him. Acton was not injured, and Havas was taken to the Mahoning County Jail. Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told WFMJ that Havas is expected to face two assault counts and one disorderly conduct charge.

Who is Patrick Havas, the man arrested at the Canfield Fair? Public information about Patrick Havas remains limited because the investigation is still underway. WFMJ identified him as the suspect after speaking with officials at the scene.

According to the report, Havas entered the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent and moved through the crowd toward the front. Two older adults were knocked over as he pushed forward. Officials said he was stopped before reaching Amy Acton.

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.

Also Read: Who is Amy Acton's husband Eric? All about their family and children

What happened to Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair? Acton's campaign said an armed individual lunged at her and injured several people. In a statement shared with WFMJ, communications director Addie Bullock said:

"While attending the Canfield Fair, an armed individual lunged at Dr. Acton, injuring multiple people. 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," said Addie Bullock, communications director for the Acton campaign.

The Mahoning County Democratic Party also confirmed that a person was arrested after weapons were found and volunteers were knocked to the ground.

Also Read: What happened to Amy Acton? Ohio gubernatorial candidate 'attacked' at Canfield Fair near Youngstown, suspect arrested

Patrick Havas charges and investigation Sheriff Jerry Greene told WFMJ that Havas is expected to be charged with two counts of assault and one count of disorderly conduct. The report also said two guns were found on him.

The investigation is continuing, and officials have not publicly given a motive for the incident. The available reports also do not establish a political reason for Havas' actions.

Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign condemned the incident. Connie Luck, his communications director, said:

"Candidates should be able to meet with voters without having to worry about threats or violence. What happened today is completely unacceptable and has no place in politics, and we hope that no one was hurt," said Connie Luck, communications director for Vivek for Ohio.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Politics/Elections; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: acton; antifa; havasamy

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Hat tip DBrow.................
1 posted on 09/06/2026 5:10:30 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Does not look like a very serious offense.


2 posted on 09/06/2026 5:12:37 PM PDT by marktwain (----------------------)
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To: marktwain

Maybe he just wanted her autograph...............😏


3 posted on 09/06/2026 5:14:35 PM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: Red Badger

They’re already trying to spin him as a “republican primary voter” even though there’s no record that he ever declared himself one.
https://tiffinohio.net/posts/patrick-havas-armed-acton-canfield-fair-arrest-republican/


4 posted on 09/06/2026 5:20:20 PM PDT by doc maverick
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To: Red Badger

Summary: Patrick Havas is Patrick Havas. Such an information packed news article.


5 posted on 09/06/2026 5:21:57 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: Red Badger

He isn’t a “teen”.


6 posted on 09/06/2026 5:24:54 PM PDT by jroehl (And how we burned in the camps later - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn - The Gulag Archipelago)
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To: jroehl

More like a ‘tonne’...............


7 posted on 09/06/2026 5:26:15 PM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: Red Badger

have lots of ass (and belly)


8 posted on 09/06/2026 5:27:49 PM PDT by Third Person
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To: Red Badger

she was great in Arrival


9 posted on 09/06/2026 5:28:34 PM PDT by Third Person
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To: Third Person

Never saw it............


10 posted on 09/06/2026 5:30:48 PM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: doc maverick

In this case, his party affiliation should not be released.


11 posted on 09/06/2026 5:42:09 PM PDT by Round Earther
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To: Red Badger

He looks like Rob Reiner.

I suspect they have lots in common.


12 posted on 09/06/2026 5:55:12 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Round Earther

“In this case, his party affiliation should not be released.”
And someone has already thrown his “voting history” to the media.
Seems like a set up to me.


13 posted on 09/06/2026 5:59:14 PM PDT by doc maverick
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To: Red Badger

From this and the other articles, it seems like he pushed some people out of the way, but there’s no mention of him brandishing either weapon.

Over-excited supporter would be a plausible guess right now.


14 posted on 09/06/2026 6:09:38 PM PDT by VanShuyten ("...that all the donkeys were dead. I know nothing as to the fate of the less valuable animals. )
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To: Red Badger

Kayfabe.


15 posted on 09/06/2026 6:12:35 PM PDT by Organic Panic ( )
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To: Red Badger

Kayfabe.


16 posted on 09/06/2026 6:12:36 PM PDT by Organic Panic ( )
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To: Organic Panic

I think it was real, just blown out of proportion............


17 posted on 09/06/2026 6:18:22 PM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: Red Badger

Flockers Total, USA❓


18 posted on 09/06/2026 6:20:08 PM PDT by Varsity Flight ( "War by 🙏 the prophesied set before you." ) I Timothy 1:18. Nazarite warriors. 10.5.6.5 These Days)
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To: Da Coyote

Yes, baffling.


19 posted on 09/06/2026 6:44:35 PM PDT by Bigg Red (Deus vult!)
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To: Red Badger

So a man who beat Wegovy tripped and crushed two people at a Communist party fair?


20 posted on 09/06/2026 7:25:21 PM PDT by MrBambaLaMamba (עומד לצד ישראל. The only good commie is one that's dead - Country Joe McDonald)
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