John Boccieri
ON THE RECORD · 8 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Thousands of people come here, and to know and understand that someone’s walking around with a gun and brass knuckles and rushing towards a gubernatorial candidate is just frightening and scary. Luckily, the security detail was able to prevent something more tragic.”
John Boccieri · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Boccieri described the frightening nature of an armed man rushing toward a gubernatorial candidate at the crowded Canfield Fair.
“He was not coming in the tent to give Dr. Acton a hug. He was coming in more aggressively, and that’s what I saw.”
John Boccieri · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Boccieri characterized the suspect's approach toward Acton as deliberately aggressive during the fair confrontation.
“This is the largest county fair in Ohio,”
John Boccieri · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Boccieri noted the scale of the Canfield Fair while discussing the security implications of the confrontation.
“right in front of Dr. Acton,”
John Boccieri · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Boccieri recalled an older male attendee falling face down in the mud near Acton during the confrontation.
“He was yelling, ‘Dr. Acton! Dr. Acton!’ And when the State Highway Patrol and the security detail grabbed him, he said, ‘I was just trying to ask a question,’”
John Boccieri · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Boccieri, who was standing near Acton during the incident, described the suspect's behavior and what he said when security intervened.
“She immediately began rendering aid and care to the man.”
John Boccieri · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Boccieri observed Acton, a physician, immediately providing medical aid to a man knocked down during the incident.
“started rushing and barreling towards Dr. Acton.”
John Boccieri · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Boccieri described the suspect charging toward Acton inside the Democratic Party tent at the Canfield Fair.
“an aggressive move from a very large man.”
John Boccieri · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Boccieri described the suspect's actions toward Acton at the Canfield Fair as an aggressive move.