Fredonia standoff suspect ruled not competent to stand trial

Fredonia standoff suspect ruled not competent to stand trial

OZAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. — The man accused of holding his neighborhood hostage in a standoff with police for several days was ruled not competent to stand trial. 37-year-old Matthew Novak of Fredonia faces six felonies including 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, intentionally pointing a firearm at officers, battery to a law enforcement officer, and failing to comply with officers. Novak is accused of firing shots while playing loud music fro…

Fredonia man involved in standoff in May ruled not competent to stand trial

Matthew Novak, who was involved in a 37-hour standoff with law enforcement in Fredonia in May, has been declared not competent for trial. Novak is charged with second degree recklessly endangering safety, intentionally pointing a firearm at law enforcement, threatening…