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Suspect In Terrorizing Girl Sent To State Hospital

Posted: Sep. 12, 2016 5:52 PM PDT

About a year after his arrest for allegedly grabbing and terrorizing a 10-year-old girl at a Grass Valley park, Christian Stevens has been sent to the state mental hospital in Napa. Last May, he had been found mentally incompetent to stand tria. Nevada County District Attorney Cliff Newell says such a transfer these days can be a cumbersome, lengthy process…

click to listen to Cliff Newell

Stevens has already had several local evaluations…

click to listen to Cliff Newell

The incident took place at Condon Park and the girl was able to break free, by hitting the suspect with her trumpet case. Newell says his office is still determined to prosecute Stevens. He says Stevens’ treatment could last anywhere from a few weeks to a number of months. An update is scheduled for December 2nd.

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