Cheyenne Teen Jailed on $250K Bond Over Disturbing Assault Claims

An 18-year-old from Cheyenne is being held on a quarter million-dollar cash bond after being accused of attempted sexual assault and aggravated assault.

According to a booking sheet, police arrested A.D. in the 900 block of West Fox Farm Road at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30.

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It's alleged that on or about the same day, A.D. attempted to inflict sexual intrusion on the victim and cause submission of the victim by threat of death, serious bodily injury, extreme physical pain, or kidnapping to be inflicted on anyone, and the victim reasonably believed that A.D. had the present ability to execute those threats.

It's also alleged that A.D. threatened to use a cutting instrument on another.

A.D. was booked into the Laramie County Detention Center and subsequently charged with attempted first-degree sexual assault, a felony punishable by five to 50 years in prison; and aggravated assault and battery - threatens to use a drawn deadly weapon, a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Initial Court Appearance

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, A.D. appeared in Laramie County Circuit Court in front of Judge Antoinette Williams on the charges.

Williams appointed A.D. a public defender and set his preliminary hearing for Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m.

Williams then asked for the state's position regarding bond.

"Due to the violent nature of this crime, the weapons that were involved, and the extent of the attempt that was made, the state believes that $250,000 cash is appropriate in this matter," the state said.

Bond Set at $250K Cash

"Based on the nature of the offense and the underlying allegations, the court is going to set your bond at $250,000 cash," Williams told A.D.

Please remember that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.