A man accused of fatally stabbing another man on Smith Street in 2024 has been found not competent to stand trial.

Anthony Ryan Grose, 39, is being sent to William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, a state psychiatric facility, to have his competency restored. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey made the ruling Tuesday. Kanawha Valley

Man fatally stabbed Thursday morning in Charleston; suspect arrested

By Ashley Perham aperham@hdmediallc.com

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Grose was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the Sept. 13, 2024, stabbing of Brandon Gene Bandy, 29.

Police at the time said Grose was attempting to talk with a woman who told him to leave her alone. The suspect left and returned a short time later. He saw Bandy near the woman and approached. Then there was an al

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