Cheyenne Transient Accused of Stealing Her Ride’s Cell Phone

A 37-year-old Cheyenne transient is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing her ride's cell phone.

According to a booking sheet, police were dispatched to the intersection of Logan Avenue and East Lincolnway at 6:10 p.m. on July 20, 2024, for a report of a female stealing a cell phone.

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Police say they contacted the described female, later identified as Aleisha Marie Jackson, and asked her if she had stolen a cell phone, to which she replied, "Yes."

Jackson then reportedly produced an iPhone 15 and was arrested.

Police say the reporting party and victim told them she had given Jackson a ride from Big Lots at 3501 E. Lincolnway to the intersection of Converse Avenue and East Lincolnway at about 2:30 p.m.

She said she was unable to locate her iPhone 15, valued at approximately $1,500, and was able to track the cell phone and had Facetime called it and Jackson answered it.

Jackson was taken to the Laramie County Detention Center, where she was booked on a single count of felony theft, a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison, up to a $10,000 fine, or both.

Cheyenne Transient Jailed for Stealing Cell Phone Hit With Battery Charge

Then around 7:20 p.m. that same evening, Jackson reportedly propelled liquid onto a detention staff member.

She was subsequently cited for misdemeanor battery.

Jackson was seen on both charges Tuesday morning in Laramie County Circuit Court.

Her total bond was set at $2,500 cash and her preliminary hearing and arraignment were scheduled for July 31, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.