Carpenter Man Accused of Sticking Gun in Person’s Back
A 20-year-old from Carpenter is facing a felony charge after allegedly sticking a gun in somebody's back.
Man Wanted for Aggravated Assault Turns Himself In
According to a booking sheet, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, DC Remington Cathcart turned himself in on a warrant for aggravated assault and battery - threatens to use a drawn deadly weapon, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
The crime is alleged to have occurred on or about May 2, and Laramie County Circuit Court Judge Antoinette Williams signed to the warrant on July 28.
Initial Court Appearance
The following afternoon, Sept. 25, Cathcart was seen in circuit court in front of Judge TJ Forwood on the charge.
Forwood appointed Cathcart a public defender and asked the state for recommendation on bond.
"Back in April, he was charged with felony theft for stealing a motorcycle," the state said. "He got a special deal where that was amended down to an unauthorized use."
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"In light of the fact that we have what could have been charged as a felony and convicted as a felony reduced down for his own benefit, but ... months later he's involved in this incident ... the state's going to recommend a $5,000 cash bond," the state added. "He hasn't shown that he's able to conform himself to societal norms which makes us question whether he's going to show up for all of his hearings and obey bond conditions."
"I turned myself in ... I'm trying to do this all legitimately right," Cathcart told Forwood. "I can't afford a $5,000 bond. I don't know if there's a cash or surety bond or something like that I can do."
"You kind of read my mind," Forwood told Cathcart. "I did see on the booking sheet that you did turn yourself in, which I do find to be important. So, I will make it a cash or surety bond, but I am going to make it $5,000 cash or surety."
Out on Bond
Cathcart later posted bond.
He's scheduled to be back in court for his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 3:30 p.m.
Please remember that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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