Comments on: Century Man Arrested 15 Times In A Year Found Competent To Stand Trial http://www.northescambia.com/2010/12/century-man-arrested-15-times-in-a-year-found-competent-to-stand-trial Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:21:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Cottage Hill Girl http://www.northescambia.com/2010/12/century-man-arrested-15-times-in-a-year-found-competent-to-stand-trial/comment-page-1#comment-65915 Cottage Hill Girl Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:16:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=39927#comment-65915 I'm thinking that maybe the judges who keep letting him out might need to be tested for competency also. I’m thinking that maybe the judges who keep letting him out might need to be tested for competency also.

]]> By: Doug Newton http://www.northescambia.com/2010/12/century-man-arrested-15-times-in-a-year-found-competent-to-stand-trial/comment-page-1#comment-65761 Doug Newton Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:16:22 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=39927#comment-65761 Judy... Yes, the CMA is part of the Florida Department of Health and they are responsible for inspecting all aspects of the DOC's medical facilities. From the CMA's website, I reviewed the mental health section of the last three fiscal year reports (as they review different facilities every year on a three year cycle). One only needs to look at the most recent report to see that many problems exist. There were over 30 findings. Some of them were major and repeat write-ups from previous inspections. In my opinion, this indicates they should be looking at things beyond the surface. An inspector can only see so much in a visit that lasts a few days. Many of the findingss were across the board at every facility inspected - that's a sign of institutional problems. Just my thoughts. At any rate, I agree with you that Ron needs to be removed from the community. I am concerned that he may be worse off when he is released. I also commend your husband for working in the mental health profession. It is a tough, under appreciated field of work. Judy… Yes, the CMA is part of the Florida Department of Health and they are responsible for inspecting all aspects of the DOC’s medical facilities. From the CMA’s website, I reviewed the mental health section of the last three fiscal year reports (as they review different facilities every year on a three year cycle). One only needs to look at the most recent report to see that many problems exist. There were over 30 findings. Some of them were major and repeat write-ups from previous inspections. In my opinion, this indicates they should be looking at things beyond the surface. An inspector can only see so much in a visit that lasts a few days. Many of the findingss were across the board at every facility inspected – that’s a sign of institutional problems. Just my thoughts.

At any rate, I agree with you that Ron needs to be removed from the community. I am concerned that he may be worse off when he is released. I also commend your husband for working in the mental health profession. It is a tough, under appreciated field of work.

]]> By: JUDY MASEK http://www.northescambia.com/2010/12/century-man-arrested-15-times-in-a-year-found-competent-to-stand-trial/comment-page-1#comment-65755 JUDY MASEK Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:28:29 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=39927#comment-65755 thanks, doug, for the advice- i see that that the correctional medical authority (CMA) is the official oversight group (created in 1997) that monitors the mental health treatments and care of prisoners in our florida prisons...it remains independent of the DOC as it surveys/audits/reviews the prisons mental health treatment programs every three years w/its findings and then submits that report to the governor...see, im educatable!...my husband worked at baker as a mental health specialist, along w/several other florida institutions....so, maybe i have just a limited familiarity with mental health programs in our fla prisons...but, i do have some...nontheless, id prefer to err on the side of community safety, when i comes to mr. newton- and i stand by my comment. thanks, doug, for the advice- i see that that the correctional medical authority (CMA) is the official oversight group (created in 1997) that monitors the mental health treatments and care of prisoners in our florida prisons…it remains independent of the DOC as it surveys/audits/reviews the prisons mental health treatment programs every three years w/its findings and then submits that report to the governor…see, im educatable!…my husband worked at baker as a mental health specialist, along w/several other florida institutions….so, maybe i have just a limited familiarity with mental health programs in our fla prisons…but, i do have some…nontheless, id prefer to err on the side of community safety, when i comes to mr. newton- and i stand by my comment.

]]> By: Doug Newton http://www.northescambia.com/2010/12/century-man-arrested-15-times-in-a-year-found-competent-to-stand-trial/comment-page-1#comment-65729 Doug Newton Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:25:52 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=39927#comment-65729 Judy Masek... If Ron ends up in a mental institution, sure his psychiatric needs will be supervised. If he ends up in a prison, I wouldn't be so sure. I suggest you do some research on the Florida Department of Corrections track record for handling inmates with psychiatric problems - it's bad, but I don't have time or enough patience to educate you on that fact. Sorry, but your somewhat manipulative response lacks justifiable common sense and highlights the fact that you are unfamiliar with what you are speaking about. Judy Masek… If Ron ends up in a mental institution, sure his psychiatric needs will be supervised. If he ends up in a prison, I wouldn’t be so sure. I suggest you do some research on the Florida Department of Corrections track record for handling inmates with psychiatric problems – it’s bad, but I don’t have time or enough patience to educate you on that fact. Sorry, but your somewhat manipulative response lacks justifiable common sense and highlights the fact that you are unfamiliar with what you are speaking about.

]]> By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2010/12/century-man-arrested-15-times-in-a-year-found-competent-to-stand-trial/comment-page-1#comment-65679 David Huie Green Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:41:24 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=39927#comment-65679 maybe previous judges ruled him incompetent to stand trial while off his medications and this one ruled while he was on his meds. David for proper treatment maybe previous judges ruled him incompetent to stand trial while off his medications and this one ruled while he was on his meds.

David for proper treatment

]]> By: A. Davis http://www.northescambia.com/2010/12/century-man-arrested-15-times-in-a-year-found-competent-to-stand-trial/comment-page-1#comment-65677 A. Davis Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:25:48 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=39927#comment-65677 Hahaha I didnt even think about the judge. Hahaha I didnt even think about the judge.

]]> By: Clinton Curly Brooks http://www.northescambia.com/2010/12/century-man-arrested-15-times-in-a-year-found-competent-to-stand-trial/comment-page-1#comment-65613 Clinton Curly Brooks Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:35:36 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=39927#comment-65613 Hey,don't worry about Mr.Newton.Anytime a person goes before a Judge this many times in a year,forget Mr.Newton,lookout for the JUDGE'. Hey,don’t worry about Mr.Newton.Anytime
a person goes before a Judge this many times
in a year,forget Mr.Newton,lookout for the JUDGE’.

]]> By: A. Davis http://www.northescambia.com/2010/12/century-man-arrested-15-times-in-a-year-found-competent-to-stand-trial/comment-page-1#comment-65609 A. Davis Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:27:31 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=39927#comment-65609 funny how some people get chance after chance. It sometimes seem that only old people get to have mental problems. I would think this man is old enough to know what he is doing. funny how some people get chance after chance. It sometimes seem that only old people get to have mental problems. I would think this man is old enough to know what he is doing.

]]> By: Jim W http://www.northescambia.com/2010/12/century-man-arrested-15-times-in-a-year-found-competent-to-stand-trial/comment-page-1#comment-65521 Jim W Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:30:54 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=39927#comment-65521 Doug you must be kin to or know this man. What you are not taking into consideration is the man keeps offending. Where he is or is not taking meds is to be seen. I have followed this story for quite some time and I do understand he needs help. On the other hand it appears the safest thing for him and the public is to be locked up where he has to take medications and be in a controlled enviroment. If that does not occur soon this will keep happening and esculate to worse things. Doug you must be kin to or know this man. What you are not taking into consideration is the man keeps offending. Where he is or is not taking meds is to be seen. I have followed this story for quite some time and I do understand he needs help. On the other hand it appears the safest thing for him and the public is to be locked up where he has to take medications and be in a controlled enviroment. If that does not occur soon this will keep happening and esculate to worse things.

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.northescambia.com/2010/12/century-man-arrested-15-times-in-a-year-found-competent-to-stand-trial/comment-page-1#comment-65442 Jimmy Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:04:11 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=39927#comment-65442 get this man off the streets for good! if he has been ttreated and is ready to stand trial now he can pay for what he did. there is no need for cases like this. it suprises me someone did not pull the trigger on this man already. assult and stalking are pretty scary things. let justice be served as this man has felt above the law for a long time now. get this man off the streets for good! if he has been ttreated and is ready to stand trial now he can pay for what he did. there is no need for cases like this. it suprises me someone did not pull the trigger on this man already. assult and stalking are pretty scary things. let justice be served as this man has felt above the law for a long time now.

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