Novi man charged with ambulance hijacking awaits psychiatric testing in Saline

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A Novi man accused of hijacking an ambulance is awaiting a bed at the state's Center for Forensic Psychiatry in Saline, where further testing will help determine his criminal responsibility. He remains in Oakland County Jail while his attorney seeks updated competency evaluations, and a judge plans to review his status again in a March 18 hearing.

Why it matters

The case highlights the importance of proper mental health evaluations and treatment for individuals accused of crimes, especially those involving public safety. The outcome of the psychiatric testing in Saline could have significant implications for how the case proceeds.

The details

The suspect, whose name was not provided, is accused of hijacking an ambulance in Novi. He is currently being held in Oakland County Jail while his attorney seeks updated competency evaluations. The judge overseeing the case plans to review the suspect's status in a hearing on March 18.

• The suspect was accused of hijacking an ambulance in Novi.
• The suspect is currently being held in Oakland County Jail.
• The judge overseeing the case plans to review the suspect's status in a hearing on March 18.

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on March 18 whether or not to allow the suspect to be transferred to the Center for Forensic Psychiatry in Saline for further testing.