A Canton teen accused of breaking into a local market and setting it on fire has been ruled competent to stand trial in Wayne County Circuit Court.

Nathan Howard Gudenburr, 19, could face penalties ranging up to 10 years in prison if he is convicted of charges that arose after Canton City Market, near Sheldon and Canton Center roads, was set afire about 2 a.m. April 17. He is charged with third-degree arson, breaking and entering a building and arson preparation to burn property.

"There was minimal damage to the store," Canton Detective Sgt. Dan Traylor has said.

Gudenburr was charged in April, but his case had been delayed for months after a 35th District Court judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation to determine whether the defendant is competent to stand trial and aid in his own defense.

That process ended Sept. 2 when, according to court records, 35th District Judge Michael Gerou found Gudenburr competent and sent the case to the higher circuit court for disposition. That same day, Gudenburr voluntarily waived his right to a preliminary examination — a decision that averted pretrial testimony.

Traylor has said the Canton City Market fire was started after an intruder broke into the store. Police haven't said how the fire was started, saying those details could come out in court.

Authorities also haven't disclosed a possible motive.

Traylor said the fire set off an alarm inside the store and prompted a response by police and firefighters. Police said quick action led to Gudenburr's arrest.

Traylor has said police do not have a photo of the suspect.

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