A 41-year-old Cheyenne woman is facing felony charges for allegedly snatching a woman’s handbag, ID, and keys while hurting her.
Warrant for Robbery
Jessica Olivares was arrested at 214 E. 23rd St. (Cheyenne Regional Medical Center) at 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, September 11.
Olivares was wanted on a warrant for robbery resulting in bodily injury, a felony punishable by up to ten years in prison.
She was taken to the Laramie County Detention Center and booked on her warrant.
Initial Court Appearance
The following afternoon, September 12, Olivares appeared in Laramie County Circuit Court in front of Judge Sean C. Chambers on the charges.
“It is alleged that on the 30th of August, 2025, in Laramie County, Wyoming, you stole, took and carried, led, or drove away a purse, ID, keys to a vehicle, all of which were the property of Hannah Wendtland … and during the course of that crime inflicted bodily injury upon Hannah Wendtland,” Chambers told Olivares, who responded that she knew why she was attending court.
Chambers then appointed Olivares as public defender and requested the state’s bond recommendation.
“Ms. Olivares’ criminal history shows that she cannot or will not comply with court orders,” according to the state. “She has contempt charges in 2018 and 2023; failure to appears in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023; probation violations, two in 2023.”
“She also has a history of similar behavior, two of which involved assaultive behavior, both in 2023, as well as a theft in 2023,” according to the state. “With the nature of the charges as well as previous similar behavior, the state has concerns for the safety of the community as well as her ability to comply with court orders and would recommend a $3,000 cash bond.”
Bond Set at $5K Cash
Chambers set Olivares’ bond at $5,000 cash and her preliminary hearing was set for Monday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m.
Remember that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
