(11/14/12) - The Oakland County man suspected in a series of random, roadway
shootings will undergo testing to determine if he's competent to stand trial and
if he can be held criminally responsible.
Raulie Casteel, of Wixom, appeared in two counties Wednesday for two brief court
hearings.
Casteel walked into court in Howell, in Livingston County, looked at family
members, smiled and acknowledged them.
Less than five minutes later, he was walking back out of the courtroom.
It followed a hearing in Novi, in Oakland County, just a few hours earlier.
The judge there ordered forensic testing for Casteel, despite objections from
his attorneys.
They declined to comment after that hearing.
"Since competency has been placed at issue in that case, I think it would be
prudent for us to follow that same course of conduct here so as not to have any
conflicting issue between the two counties," said Livingston County Prosecutor
David Morse during Casteel's Howell hearing.
His court appearance there ended with a brief exchange with family members.
"Hey Raulie, hang in there man," said an unidentified man. He declined comment
after the hearing, but was sitting with Casteel's family who have shown up to
previous court hearings.
The woman sitting next to that man told Casteel she loved him.
Casteel appeared to be focused on his wife before being escorted out of the
courtroom.
Casteel has been charged with 66 counts total in Livingston and Oakland
counties.
He has not been charged in Ingham or Shiawassee counties.
Investigators suspect him in two dozen, random shootings dating back to Oct.16.
One person was injured.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 09:00:45 GMT
(05/17/13) - There was a serious one-car accident on the Genesee-Shiawassee County Line, Friday. It happened on Sheridan Road, near Baldwin, shortly after 4:30. Officers believe the car went out of
There was a serious one-car accident on the Genesee-Shiawassee County Line, Friday.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:16:13 GMT
(05/17/2013) After nearly two weeks, Buena Vista students are officially headed back to school. School officials mady the announced Friday night that classed will start on Monday and the school year will
After nearly two weeks, Buena Vista students are officially headed back to school.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:05:14 GMT
(05/17/13) - It was an almost unbelievable series of events involving a Flint boy named Britt Kellum.He shot and killed two of his own brothers, in the span of about five years, and all before he was even
(05/17/13) - It was an almost unbelievable series of events involving a Flint boy named Britt Kellum.He shot and killed two of his own brothers, in the span of about five years, and all before he was even
Friday, May 17 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:41:42 GMT
We don't often hear of a school building re-opening - but that's what a mid-Michigan district will do in September. A return to financial health will allow Bentley to resume classes at the Middle School.Four
We don't often hear of a school building re-opening - but that's what a Mid-Michigan district will do in September.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:40:23 GMT
(05/17/13) - A big blow to a Flint Police program providing structure for kids.Parts from four rooftop heating and cooling units were stolen from the Haskell Youth Center - the building the Flint Police
(05/17/13) - A big blow to a Flint Police program providing structure for kids.Parts from four rooftop heating and cooling units were stolen from the Haskell Youth Center - the building the Flint Police
Friday, May 17 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:39:47 GMT
(WJRT) - A child, under the age of ten, brings a gun to Sunday school.Investigators say the weapon was brought to a Sunday school class at First Baptist Church, in the 2400 of King Road, in Bridgeport
A child, under the age of 10, brought a gun to Sunday school.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:35:15 GMT
(05/17/13) - The Board of Trustees at Central Michigan University has approved an additional $350,000 in funding for the planning and design for phase 1 of construction on its new medical schools in
The Board of Trustees at Central Michigan University has approved an additional $350,000 in funding for the planning and design for phase 1 of construction on its new medical schools in Saginaw.
