Gregory Lewis Charged With Aggravated Assault

A homeless man is accused of attacking a church custodian.

Thirty-two year old Gregory Lewis is facing one charge of aggravated assault.

Casper police say on Friday evening February 22nd, a custodian at the River Of Life Ministries Church was cleaning when he heard a noise on the back loading dock.

He discovered Lewis sleeping on one of the pallets and told him to leave, but he refused.

The custodian later saw that Lewis had a knife and was charging towards him.

He was able to block Lewis' attack by sticking his foot up in the air and then got behind a locked door and called police saying he was in fear for his life.

Lewis told investigators he was sleeping behind the church because no one would take him in, and that the custodian attacked him first, so he pulled out the knife to defend himself.

Lewis is behind held on $25,000 bond awaiting trial and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.