HELENA — A judge has ruled that David Darrow Russo, accused of pointing a firearm at law enforcement outside of York in November, which led to a multi-hour standoff, will need an evaluation at the State Hospital and treatment before the case can proceed. Suspect in York-area incident unfit for trial

Last month, Russo, 45 years old, was arrested on three felony counts of assault and one felony count of theft.

Russo is accused of arguing with law enforcement on Owl Road north of York and pointing a loaded gun at the officers, leading to SWAT being deployed.

Since his arrest, jail and court staff have had difficulties interacting with Russo, and a mental health evaluation was ordered.

A doctor assigned to the case found Russo mentally unfit at this time to proceed to trial. TRENDING NEW

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