Cheyenne Man Accused of Strangling Estranged Wife

A 26-year-old Cheyenne man is facing a felony charge after allegedly strangling his estranged wife.

According to a booking sheet, police were called to William A. Anderson's home at 5:11 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, for a physical domestic.

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Police say Anderson, who has been married for approximately five years, shares a child with his wife, and lives separately from her as if divorced, told them that his wife came over to his place and started becoming verbally aggressive and accusing him of cheating.

She then reportedly tried to grab a vape off of the desk where he was sitting and, in the process, broke his glasses and tried to punch him.

Anderson told police he physically picked her up, took her outside to the front porch, and set her down.

Police say Anderson's wife claimed that he strangled her and pushed her down the stairs that lead into his home from the outside.

Police say she had visible injuries around her neck and on her leg and foot.

Cash Bond of $10K Set for Cheyenne Man Charged With Strangulation

Anderson was arrested and charged with strangulation of a household member - applying pressure on the throat or neck, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and domestic battery, a misdemeanor.

He made his initial appearance in Laramie County Circuit Court on Friday afternoon, during which his bond was set at $10,000 cash and his preliminary hearing was scheduled for May 16 at 2 p.m.