Suspect in comedian beating declared competent for trial

Steven Joseph Baldwin, 48, has been charged with first-degree assault in the beating of Dylan Avila-Petitt on Jan. 5 at the Local 907 pub in Renton.

The suspect in the beating of a local comedian has been found competent for trial.

Steven Joseph Baldwin, 48, has been charged with first-degree assault in the beating of Dylan Avila-Petitt on Jan. 5 at the Local 907 pub in Renton.

Baldwin’s defense attorney is contesting his competency and a contested competency hearing is set for 9 a.m., March 30 at the Regional Justice Center in Kent.