Accused Stalker Found Unfit to Stand Trial
A former San Diego police officer accused of stalking a supervisor and breaking into her home has been found incompetent to stand trial.
Karen Mitchell, 41, was sent to Patton State Hospital and will remain there until doctors say she can understand the charges against her.
San Diego Superior Court Judge Howard Shore, citing sealed psychiatric evaluations of Mitchell, made the ruling Wednesday.
Mitchell was a police officer for 11 years before taking a medical retirement in April because of back problems.
At an earlier court hearing, prosecutor Kerry Wells said it appeared Mitchell blamed Assistant Chief Rulette Armstead for improper treatment by the Police Department.
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