EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The man accused of having a gun on the grounds of Putnam Heights Elementary School in April was ordered to be committed Monday.
Andrey Sichuga was charged with possessing a firearm on school grounds, resisting an officer, and disorderly conduct after the incident.
As 18 News reported, police were called to the school because a man who was banned from the property was trying to enter it. The school went into a 'secure mode', which is a form of lockdown, because of it.
A competency hearing was held Monday. The judge found 'clear and convincing' evidence that Sichuga is not competent to stand trial at this time. However, it was noted that he could regain competency within time limits.
The judge ordered Sichuga be committed to DHS and that the case be suspended. A review hearing is scheduled for October.
Court proceedings suspended for Eau Claire man charged with having a gun on school grounds
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - Court proceedings are suspended for an Eau Claire man charged with having a gun on school grounds.
As we’ve previously reported, 33-year-old Andrey Sichuga is charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds, resisting an officer, and disorderly conduct.
According to the criminal complaint, Sichuga went to Putnam Heights Elementary school in April and would not leave for five minutes after ringing the doorbell.
Law enforcement said Sichuga applied for a job and was upset because he was not hired.
Monday during a competency hearing, a psychiatrist with Mendota Mental Health Institute testified.
The court found the defendant was not competent to proceed at this time, but likely to retain competency within time limits.
The court ordered Sichuga to be committed to DHS and for proceedings to be suspended.
A review hearing is scheduled for October 21st.
