Suspect Identified in Attack on Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton

Suspect Identified in Attack on Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton

Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, is seen in this file photo. (Jay LaPrete/AP) A suspect in the attack on Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, has been identified as 38-year-old Patrick M.

Arrest and charges

Havas, according to the Ohio Highway State Patrol.

“Havas knocked multiple fairgoers over while trying to get towards Dr. Acton, and was found to be in possession of a taser and two pistols,” Ohio Highway State Patrol wrote in a statement.

“Dr. Acton was unharmed during the incident.” The attack occurred at the Canfield Fair on Sunday, and Ohio Highway State Patrol said its troopers intercepted Havas as he “forced his way through a crowd towards” Acton, who is a medical doctor.

The chair of Mahoning County Democratic Party, Chris Anderson, said in a statement that Havas was arrested at the party’s tent after knocking volunteers to the ground.

Gov. Mike Dewine (R-Ohio), who recruited Acton in 2019 to lead the state’s Department of Health, said he spoke with her after the incident and “she is ok.”

Charges and court proceedings

Havas remains in Mahoning County Jail with no bond on charges of disorderly conduct and two counts of assault.