Lowell Man Accused Of Trying To Kidnap 2 Girls Ordered To Mental Health Evaluation
LOWELL (CBS) -- A man accused of trying to kidnap two young girls was ordered to undergo a competency evaluation during his appearance in Lowell District Court on Monday.
Police said Wayne Spencer, a 54-year-old homeless man from Lowell, followed the girls, ages 9 and 11, into a Court Street home Sunday afternoon.
He was confronted by Maureen Santos, the mother of one of the girls. "It was a bit of a fight, a little bit. I don't remember too much because of the adrenaline and everything happening," Santos said. "You quickly want to get your family safe. I got him out."
Santos, another man, and a neighbor held Spencer down until police arrived.
Spencer was charged with breaking and entering daytime with intent to commit a felony, attempt to commit a crime (kidnapping), trespassing, assault and assault and battery.
In court, a psychologist said Spenser yelled obscenities at her, said he did not understand the charges and said he threatened to hurt himself or others in jail. He will be held for a 20-day competency evaluation at Bridgewater State Hospital and will then return to court for a dangerous hearing.