Cheyenne Man Accused of Threatening to Kill People With Gun

A 40-year-old Cheyenne man is facing a felony charge after reportedly threatening several people with a gun.

According to a booking sheet, police arrested Chad Allen Johnson in the 700 block of Shoshoni Street at 3:18 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.

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Johnson was booked into the Laramie County Detention Center and subsequently charged with aggravated assault and battery - causes or attempts to cause serious bodily injury to another intentionally, knowingly or recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Initial Court Appearance

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Johnson was seen in Laramie County Circuit Court in front of Judge Antoinette Williams on the charge.

Williams set Johnson's preliminary hearing for Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m., then asked if there'd been a discussion regarding bond.

"Somewhat," said Johnson's attorney. "Mr. Johnson, I know, previously has a few charges. The one that the state noted was a prior domestic assault in 2008. It's been some time since that charge and (he's) been doing fairly well. He's been working in the oil field for 18-plus years (and) I don't really see any risk of him being a flight issue."

"It sounds like he's just been having a tough time with some mental health struggles, and I think we should try to focus on improving his mental health rather than deteriorating it any further," Johnson's attorney added. "I would personally recommend a $1,000 signature bond."

The state said its original idea was to recommend a $100,000 cash bond.

"I've reviewed the probable cause remarks and the obvious concern for the state is that Mr. Johnson during this episode threatened several people with a gun in his hand and that presents a clear danger to the community," the state said.

"The danger to the community of having a gun, threatening to kill people with it, and just the contact with the reporting party, with law enforcement, I think that a significant cash bond is required in this matter," the state added.

Out on Bond

Williams set Johnson's bond at $15,000 cash, saying she was "concerned about the danger to the community, specifically the alleged victim."

Johnson posted bond the following day, Nov. 13.

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