Cheyenne Man Accused of Bullwhipping Women, Punching Deputy

A 47-year-old Cheyenne man is facing a handful of charges after reportedly bullwhipping two women and punching a Laramie County Sheriff's deputy.

According to a booking sheet, Jeremiah Dean Andrews was arrested at 9:38 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, after deputies were reportedly called to a domestic disturbance and discovered that Andrews had allegedly hit two women with a bullwhip.

When deputies attempted to handcuff Andrews, he reportedly broke free and punched one of them in the face.

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Andrews Hit With Felony Charge

Andrews was subsequently charged with interference with a peace officer - bodily injury, a felony punishably by up to 10 years in prison, as well as three misdemeanors, including two counts of domestic battery and one count of unlawful contact.

On Wednesday, July 9, Andrews was seen in Laramie County Circuit Court in front of Judge Antoinette Williams on the charges.

Bond Set at $10K Cash

"Both victims have already been in contact with our office expressing their concerns for their safety as well as the safety of the community," the state told the court.

"Mr. Andrews has demonstrated an inability to comply with law enforcement orders (and) has a history of similar assaultive behavior from 2003 and 2016," the state added, requesting a $10,000 cash bond, which Williams agreed to.

Andrews is scheduled to be back in Circuit Court for his preliminary hearing on Friday, July 18, at 10:30 a.m.

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