APPLETON (WLUK) – The criminal case of a man who allegedly stabbed an Appleton police officer in 2020 remains suspended for at least another year because he is not competent to stand trial.
Troy VanGrinsven, 55, faces four charges, including attempted homicide, for the March 31, 2020, incident. VanGrinsven has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
Competency relates to whether VanGrinsven can understand the court proceedings and assist in his own defense. It does not address his mental state at the time of the crime…