Marena Nelson’s Latest Arrest Brings Legal Troubles to Light

A 28-year-old Cheyenne woman is facing a felony charge after reportedly, once again, getting caught with drugs.

According to a booking sheet, Marena Justina Ann Nelson was arrested at the Motel 6 at 1735 Westland Rd. at 7:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, after police caught her with methamphetamine.

Nelson was booked into the Laramie County Detention Center and, because she was previously convicted of drug possession on Aug. 30, 2016, and June 30, 2025, subsequently charged with possession of a controlled substance - third or subsequent offense, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, up to a $5,000 fine, or both.

Initial Court Appearance

On Friday, Oct. 31, Nelson was seen in Laramie County Circuit Court in front of Judge Sean C. Chambers on the charge.

Chambers appointed Nelson a public defender and her preliminary hearing was set for Friday, Nov. 7, at 11:15 a.m.

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Chambers then asked for the state's bond recommendation.

"As the information indicates, Ms. Nelson does have a history of similar convictions from 2016 as well as earlier this year," the state said. "Additionally, she has a long history of failure to appears in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2024. Those failure to appears have been on most of her charges here in Laramie County out of Municipal and Circuit Court. Additionally, she has a contempt of court from 2023."

"All of that gives the state concern for Ms. Nelson's ability and willingness to comply with court orders," the state added. "For those reasons, the state believes that a cash bond is appropriate and would request $4,000 cash."

Bond Set at $4K Cash

"I'm going to set a $4,000 cash only bond," Chambers told Nelson. "If you're able to post that I'll set conditions."

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