Man Accused of Pulling Knife After Violent Crash Found Competent to Stand Trial After Months-Long Suspension

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Alexander R. Bohm, 40, of Racine
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PARIS, Wis. — A Racine man accused of pulling a knife after a violent crash scene and triggering a chaotic confrontation with firefighters and deputies was found competent to stand trial Wednesday, allowing the criminal case against him to move forward again after being suspended for months.

Alexander R. Bohm, 40, of Racine
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