- Hector Raul Cartagena was found competent to proceed in his criminal case following a July 30 hearing in Orange County, Florida.
- Cartagena faces multiple felony charges for threatening former Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, including aggravated stalking and electronic threats.
- A pretrial conference is scheduled for September 2 and the trial is set for October 19.
An Apopka man accused of threatening to kill former Mayor Bryan Nelson has been found competent to proceed in his criminal case, according to Orange County court records.
Hector Raul Cartagena, 64, was found competent following a July 30 competency status hearing at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando.
A July 31 docket entry states that the court conducted an independent review and found Cartagena competent to proceed. The court reviewed reports by Dr. Arias dated June 12 and June 17, and all parties stipulated to the court using the reports in making its findings, according to the docket…