Cheyenne Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Cop With Baseball Bat

A 45-year-old Cheyenne man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to kill a police officer with a baseball bat.

According to a booking sheet, a police officer was called to the intersection of East 5th Street and Van Lennon Avenue around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17 for a report of a possible fight.

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Report of Possible Fight Leads to Felony Arrest

Upon arrival, the officer contacted a male, later identified as Ronald Andrew Romero Sr., standing in the street.

The officer says Romero had a baseball bat in his right hand and began walking toward him, so he drew his service pistol and aimed it at Romero while giving verbal commands to drop the baseball bat.

"Romero stated he was going to kill me."

The officer says Romero refused to comply with verbal orders and stated he was going to kill him and other officers.

Romero was taken to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, where he was medically cleared, and booked into the Laramie County Detention Center for interference with a peace officer - injury, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Bond Set at $25K Cash for Cheyenne Man Charged With Felony Interference With a Peace Officer

Romero made his initial appearance in Laramie County Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon, during which his bond was set at $25,000 cash and his preliminary hearing was scheduled for April 26 at 10:30 a.m.