Prosecutor says man accused of charging toward Ohio governor candidate wanted to ask questions
CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An armed man accused of charging toward Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair was trying to ask the Democrat…
Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro said during Patrick Havas's arraignment that the 38-year-old man was allegedly attempting to ask questions of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton. Havas appeared at a campaign stop in Canfield, Ohio, where he knocked down two individuals before being stopped by troopers. He was charged with assault, disorderly conduct, and inducing panic, with his bond set at $5,000.
Authorities stated that Havas possessed two handguns, a taser, and brass knuckles, but no threats were found in a search of his cellphone.
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