Cheyenne Transient Facing Felony Charge After Alleged Threat

A 31-year-old Cheyenne transient is facing a felony charge after police say he threatened a person with a cutting instrument.

According to a booking sheet, police arrested Casey Donovan Ott at the Sinclair - Big D at 820 W. Lincolnway at 5:36 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22.

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Ott was booked into the Laramie County Detention Center and subsequently charged with aggravated assault and battery - threatens to use a drawn deadly weapon, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison; and misdemeanor property destruction, a crime punishable by up to six months in jail, up to a $750 fine, or both.

Initial Court Appearance

On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Ott was seen in Laramie County Circuit Court in front of Judge Antoinette Williams on the charges.

Williams appointed Ott a public defender and set his preliminary hearing for Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 3:45 p.m.

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

"I do see a history of numerous charges in Mr. Ott's history, which does include a contempt of court for some in 2024, a failure to appear in 2025, which gives the state concern for his ability and willingness to comply with court orders," the state said.

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"The nature of these charges give the state significant concern for the safety of the victim. Especially in light of the significant underlying penalty, the state has concerns over Mr. Ott's willingness to comply with court orders," the state added. "For those reasons, the state would ask for a $7,500 cash bond."

Ott told Williams he disagreed with what the state said.

"I forgot about a few court dates and didn't show up, but I have been completely compliant," he said.

"With this here the other night with my, I assume ex now ... She was acting very weird that night, said she had to pee, and disappeared," said Ott. "I caught up to her, ended up letting her go because, I don't know, she was freaking out over something, I have no idea. We even had sex that day ... I did tear up her tent, but I meant her no harm."

Bond Set at $7,500 Cash

"Your bond is $7,500 cash," Williams told Ott. "If you post that, I'll set your bond conditions."

Ott asked for a signature bond, but Williams told him, "No."

"Why not," he asked.

"Because of all of the reasons the state just indicated, including the nature of the offense and the penalty, your prior history as it relates to complying with court orders, and then also, sir, for your information, you owe $25 on one citation and $560 on another traffic citation, and your driver's license is suspended," said Williams. "Your bond can be readdressed at your preliminary hearing, okay?"

"I feel like you're not listening to me. I feel like I could get out today if you were actually listening, no offense," Ott told Williams. "I'm not trying to be discompliant or anything. I'm trying to explain myself as you have ordered me."

"The destruction of property thing, all day you know what I mean, sure, but I was no way intending to harm her in whatever way, shape, or form," he added. "I was just trying to get to the bottom of whether it was a drug OD she was going through or she was being threatened, your honor."

"I've heard you. I've listened to the state. I've reviewed your criminal history or your contact with this jurisdiction, and I've determined that your bond is $7,500 cash," Williams told Ott. "So, talk to your attorney about it. We can look at it again at your preliminary hearing."

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