Man Accused of Attacking RPD Officer Found Competent to Stand Trial

A Rochester man charged in an attack this fall on a city police officer has been found competent to stand trial.

Keith Williams is accused of seriously injuring Officer Denny Wright when Wright responded to a domestic disturbance October 4 on Peck Street.

Wright was stabbed in the eyes and lost his sight.

The charges include attempted aggravated murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault of a police officer, and assault.

Williams is expected to use a mental illness defense.

The trial is scheduled for April 6.


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