Court to determine if Pimm is competent to stand trial

VISTA — On October 22, a judge ordered an examination to determine if a Fallbrook man who allegedly crashed a car through a gate at Oceanside police headquarters and screamed at officers to kill him is competent to face criminal proceedings.

Judge Robert Kearney scheduled the hearing for November 13, when a judge will decide if Bryan Everette Pimm understands the charges he faces and can assist in his defense.

Pimm, 30, is charged with assault and vandalism counts in connection with the October 7 rampage at the Mission Avenue police station.

Shortly before 2:30 a.m. that day, two officers were...