11/22/12 - A Genesee County man who police say brandished a weapon at a motorist while driving on US-23 in Hartland Township has been ordered to undergo a forensic competency exam. Attorneys have requested that 67-year-old Clarence Leroy Murphy Jr. of Flint be referred to the state forensic center for an examination as to his competency and criminal responsibility. A followup hearing is scheduled for February 20th. In the meantime, his$25,000 bond has been amended to prevent him from possessing a weapon or engaging in any assaultive behavior. Murphy is charged with two counts of carrying a concealed weapon. A woman says she and her 12-year-old daughter were driving northbound on US-23 early Monday evening when a minivan tried to pass her near Crouse Road. He eventually pulled alongside and waived a handgun while laughing. She was able to get his license plate and pass that along to authorities, who later stopped his vehicle in Flint. A search turned up two handguns and a starter pistol. He was taken into custody after a background check also revealed his concealed pistol license had been suspended. Murphy also is charged in Genesee County for a September 6th incident in which he was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.(TD)
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