6/25/14 - Two of the three suspects charged in an armed home invasion that took place earlier this month in Oceola Township have been referred for competency evaluations. The attorneys representing 18-year-old Cody James DeBruyn and 39-year-old Ronald Johnny-Wayne Morrell requested referrals to the forensic center for examinations to determine if they are competent to stand trial. Future court dates will be set once those are complete and reports are provided. Both men are charged with 26 counts stemming from a June 10th incident, including 1st degree home invasion, unlawful imprisonment, larceny in a building, and various felony weapons charges. One other suspect, 28-year-old Richard Quam, faces similar charges and a preliminary exam conference has been scheduled July 8th. The three are among several suspects who stormed the home earlier this month armed with handguns and confronted the owner, which led to a physical confrontation and a shot being fired from one of the intruderâs weapons, although no injuries resulted. One of seven other people in the residence at the time of the attack was kicked in the mouth and lost some teeth. Authorities say the intruders had a specific reason to attack that house, and other homes in the area are not in danger. Pictured from left to right are Morrell, Debryun and Quam. (TD/JM)
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