Allen County Court officials say a 78-year-old LaHarpe man is not mentally competent to stand trial for murder.

 Authorities arrested Raymond Maloney for the May 3, 2022 murder of his neighbor, 68-year-old Richard Diehl. The prosecutors office formally charged Maloney with first-degree murder and interference with a law enforcement officer.

 Maloney went through a mental evaluation at Larned State Security Hospital earlier this year, with the results coming back late last month. Wednesday, it was decided that Maloney is not competent to stand trial. The court also decided that the defendant is unlikely to be competent in the near future.

 Involuntary commitment proceedings have begun. Maloney will be committed to Larned State Security Hospital, with formal charges remaining.