All articles tagged with #mental health evaluation
UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation after multiple arrests in 2025 related to family abuse and psychological allegations, with criminal proceedings paused until his mental fitness is assessed.
The Mackinaw City Police clarified that Bradford Gille was involved in a minor store dispute and did not threaten anyone with a knife, while prior efforts to place him in protective custody for mental health reasons were unsuccessful, and he later committed a stabbing in Traverse City, with authorities investigating the connection.
Passengers on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas restrained a man with duct tape after he allegedly attempted to open the cabin door mid-flight. The Canadian national became agitated when denied access to the door and struck a flight attendant. Passengers assisted in subduing him until the plane landed, where he was detained by airport police and the FBI for a mental health evaluation. The flight attendant was treated for injuries, and the FAA is investigating the incident.
A crossing guard in Taunton, Massachusetts, Louis Chaves, was arrested twice in one day for allegedly attacking a mother and child near Taunton High School and later assaulting a news photographer. Chaves, who has been fired from his job, has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. His attorneys claim his actions were influenced by anxiety and a speech impediment.
Jared Ravizza, a 26-year-old self-proclaimed marketing guru, is suspected of starting a violent rampage by murdering Bruce Feldman and two dogs in Connecticut before injuring four children and two adults in Massachusetts. Ravizza, who lived with the 70-year-old Feldman, is currently in custody for a mental health evaluation. Feldman, an inventor who had fallen on hard times, had a tumultuous relationship with his ex-wife, Julia, involving disputes over money and their poodle, Lily. The connection between Ravizza and Feldman remains unclear.
Jared Ravizza, 26, was arraigned on multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder, after allegedly stabbing six people in separate attacks at a Massachusetts movie theater and a McDonald's. Ravizza, also linked to a Connecticut homicide investigation, was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. The attacks involved four girls at a Braintree theater and two McDonald's employees in Plymouth. Ravizza was apprehended after a police chase and crash. Ravizza has a history of mental health issues and previous assault charges.
Jared Ravizza, accused of stabbing six people in Massachusetts, appeared in court and was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. He faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder. Ravizza is also a suspect in a deadly stabbing in Connecticut.
Jenelle Evans is demanding child support from her estranged husband David Eason for their daughter Ensley, and asking the court to require him to undergo a mental health evaluation before visiting their daughter. She also wants the judge to make David get a job, pay for their daughter's expenses, and contribute to her medical insurance costs. Jenelle claims she has been the primary caregiver for Ensley and cites David's history of erratic behavior and substance abuse as reasons for her requests. David has yet to respond in court, but has made threats on social media.
A Massachusetts woman is suspected of attempting to poison her husband with tainted soup after being instructed to do so by a person posing as a soap opera star online. The woman, Roxanne Doucette, allegedly messaged the fake profile, expressing her intention to make a special potion soup for her husband and collect life insurance. Although her husband fell ill after consuming the soup, a toxicology test came back negative. Doucette has been arrested for intimidating a police officer, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer, but has not been charged in connection with the poisoning allegation. She denies the accusations and has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation and follow-up treatment.
Ian Cramer, a Bismarck man accused of killing Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy Paul Martin, had a $500,000 cash bond set by a South Central District Judge. Cramer, a multi-state offender with charges in three other states, faces charges including manslaughter, fleeing police, and reckless endangerment. Additional drug-related charges are expected to be filed, and a mental health evaluation has been ordered. The investigation is ongoing, including alleged offenses of damaging an ambulance bay at Sanford Hospital.
The defendant in the Boulder King Soopers shooting, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. He has been charged with multiple counts of murder, attempted murder, assault, and possession of prohibited large capacity magazines. The court set his bond at $100 million and scheduled a three-week trial starting on August 12. Alissa will undergo a mental health evaluation, and the remaining charges against him were upheld. The prosecution presented evidence of deliberate and targeted attacks, while the defense argued Alissa's mental illness and instability. The Boulder Strong Resource Center is available for support to those affected by the shooting.
A U.S. Army reservist suspected of killing at least 18 people in Maine had been taken by police for a mental health evaluation in mid-July after exhibiting erratic behavior during training at West Point. The suspect, Robert Card, is currently wanted on eight counts of murder, with the number expected to increase as more victims are identified. The shooting occurred at a bar and a bowling alley, causing schools and public buildings to close in the area. The incident highlights the ongoing debate around gun laws and mental health in the United States.
A U.S. Army reservist, Robert Card, suspected of killing at least 18 people in Maine, had been taken by police for a mental health evaluation in mid-July after exhibiting erratic behavior during training at West Point. A warrant has been issued for Card's arrest on eight counts of murder, with more expected as additional victims are identified. The shooting occurred at a bar and a bowling alley, causing schools and public buildings to close in the area. The incident highlights the ongoing debate around gun laws and mental health in the United States.
A U.S. Army reservist, Robert Card, suspected of killing at least 18 people in Maine, had been taken by police for a mental health evaluation in mid-July after exhibiting erratic behavior during military training at West Point. A warrant has been issued for Card's arrest on eight counts of murder, with more expected as additional victims are identified. The shooting occurred at a bar and a bowling alley, causing panic among patrons. The suspect is still at large, and schools and public buildings in the area have closed as a precaution. The incident highlights the ongoing debate around gun laws and mental health in the United States.
A U.S. Army reservist, Robert Card, suspected of killing at least 18 people in Maine, had been taken by police for a mental health evaluation in mid-July after exhibiting erratic behavior during military training at West Point. A warrant has been issued for Card's arrest on eight counts of murder, with more expected as additional victims are identified. The shooting occurred at a bar and a bowling alley, causing panic among patrons. The suspect is still at large, and schools and public buildings in the area have closed as a precaution. The incident highlights the ongoing debate around gun laws and mental health in the United States.