Cheyenne Man Charged With Aggravated Assault

A 34-year-old Cheyenne man is facing a felony charge following an alleged assault.

Child Support Warrant

According to a booking sheet, Bryant Ross Montoya was arrested at 5:42 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, after police, knowing him to be the owner of ARC Welding and Fabrication and to have an active warrant for his arrest, spotted him driving a pickup with ARC Welding and Fabrication on the side and pulled him over at Carey Avenue and West 9th Street.

Police say Montoya had a misdemeanor warrant out of Laramie County District Court for not paying child support.

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Montoya was taken to the Laramie County Detention Center, where he was booked on his warrant.

Prior Assault

Then, at 9:37 p.m., police were dispatched to 214 E. 23rd St. (Cheyenne Regional Medical Center) in reference to a prior assault.

Police contacted the victim on scene and, after completing their investigation, found probable cause to charge Montoya with aggravated assault and battery - causes or attempts to cause serious bodily injury, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Montoya Released on $15K Bail After Initial Court Appearance

On Monday, April 28, Montoya was seen in Laramie County Circuit Court on the aggravated assault charge.

His bond was set at $15,000 cash, which was posted later that day, and his preliminary hearing was scheduled for Monday, May 5, at 11 a.m.

Please remember that all suspects are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.