Clinton, Iowa, man accused of Fulton rape found unfit to stand trial

MORRISON – A former Clinton, Iowa, man accused of raping a woman in Fulton on Sept. 7 was found unfit to stand trial after a mental health evaluation, court records show.

Branden M. Landry, 31, currently homeless, will undergo treatment. A status hearing on his case is set for Jan. 26 in Whiteside County court.

Landry, who has a history of mental illness, was arrested on a warrant for criminal sexual assault Sept. 19 in Dixon.

The woman was an acquaintance, Fulton Police Chief Nick Neblung said.

Criminal sexual assault carries four to 15 years in prison.

Landry, who also has lived in Rochelle, has no criminal history in Whiteside County and no felony history in Ogle County, court records show.