Burns Man Accused of Beating Up His Longtime Girlfriend

A 63-year-old Burns man is facing felony charges after allegedly strangling and assaulting his longtime girlfriend.

According to booking sheets, Edwin Lawrence "Larry" Husfelt was arrested around 7:16 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, after his girlfriend of 22 years called to report he had beat her up.

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The arresting Laramie County Sheriff's deputy says after investigation, probable cause was found to arrest Husfelt for domestic battery, a misdemeanor, and strangulation of a household member, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Husfelt was taken to the Laramie County Detention Center, where he was booked without incident.

Bond Set at $5K Cash

On Tuesday, May 13, Husfelt was seen in Laramie County Circuit Court in front of Judge TJ Forwood on the charges as well as a charge of aggravated assault and battery - serious bodily injury, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Husfelt's bond was set at $5,000 cash and his preliminary hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m.

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

How to Get Help

If you're experiencing domestic abuse, you can get help by calling Safehouse Services in Cheyenne any time on the 24-hour crisis line at 307-637-7233.

You can also get help by calling the Wyoming Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-591-9159 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.