Assaulting an officer

Brett Isaac Hickman, 45, of Eastsound, was charged with Assault in the Third Degree – Law Enforcement Officer in San Juan Superior Court.

During his arraignment on Oct. 27, he displayed inappropriate behavior, including disrobing. A competency evaluation was ordered due to a previous history of mental illness. Paul Cognac, public defender for San Juan County, represents Hickman, who has been homeless off and on for the past 20 years.

The results of the evaluation were presented on Nov. 17. The report concluded, due to Hickman staying current on medication and refraining from substance use while in jail, “It is more likely than not that Mr. Hickman currently has the capacity to understand the nature of the legal proceedings against him and the capacity to assist his

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