A 42-year-old Cheyenne man is facing felony charges for allegedly threatening a stranger with a handgun.
On Thursday, September 18, at 8:20 a.m., police arrested Michael Douglas Lambert II at the Blue Beacon Truck Wash at 2311 Etchepare Dr., according to a booking sheet.
Lambert was booked into the Laramie County Detention Center and charged with aggravated assault and battery – threatens to use a drawn deadly weapon, which is punishable by up to ten years in prison.
Initial court appearance
Lambert appeared in Laramie County Circuit Court the following afternoon, Sept. 19, before Judge Sean C. Chambers on the charge.
Lambert informed Chambers that he intended to hire his own attorney, and his preliminary hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, October 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Chambers then requested the state’s bond recommendation.
“Mr. Lambert has a limited criminal history; however, the state finds it of note that he has a criminal threatening conviction in 2001 which seems to be similar in nature to this charge,” the attorney general stated.
“The state would also note that this aggravated assault with a deadly weapon was committed upon a stranger,” the governor stated. “The state is concerned about the community’s safety. “And the state would recommend a $3,000 cash bond.”
“I don’t think that charge from 2001 pertains to me,” Lambert told Chambers.
Out with Bond
Chambers set Lambert’s bond at $3,000 cash or surety, which he later paid.
Remember that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
