Umel Jackson was found competent for his arraignment hearing, which is set for August 31, according to federal court records. 

While detailed court records were not available for public inspection, a minute entry in his file notes that District Judge James C. Dever III held the competency hearing today in Raleigh. Jackson was present with his attorney, along with representatives from the United States Attorney’s Office. 

The court reviewed and accepted the competency report and found Jackson competent. Jackson was remanded to the custody of the United States Marshals Service. 

Jackson’s attorney had noted in a document last week that she recently received a sealed report regarding a previously filed sealed motion. 

That report is tied to a letter from Dr. Moira Artigues, a forensic and general psychiatrist in Cary. A previous order noted that the letter contains sensitive, confidential information that outweighs the public’s right of access. 

Jackson was originally indicted federally in July 2024 for receiving a firearm while under indictment. 

State-level proceedings remain pending for multiple counts of attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill law enforcement officers. 

The state charges stem from a May 2024 standoff between Jackson and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office in the 1000 block of Elm Street in Weldon. 

At the time, Jackson was on electronic monitoring for other crimes that remain pending in Halifax County. 

An administrative hearing on those state charges is scheduled for July 27 in Halifax County Superior Court.