State says New Jersey man accused of arson is fit to proceed
Joseph Anthony Eutsler
A transient man originally from New Jersey who is accused of starting the Gravel Pit Fire south of Libby in 2023 is fit to stand trial.
Doctors from the Montana State Hospital, Dr. James P. Murphy and Dr. Daniel Bemporad, evaluated Joseph Anthony Eutsler, 40, earlier this summer and determined he was fit and able to proceed.
Eutsler appeared in Lincoln County District Court Monday morning. Judge Matt Cuffe said he would set a new omnibus hearing, probably 30 days from Aug. 5. Eutsler’s pre-trial hearing is scheduled for Nov. 18.
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