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A late-night confrontation at a Cheyenne gas station on July 23 has led to a felony charge after police say a 31-year-old man armed himself with a baseball bat and tried to strike another customer. The case underlines concerns about public safety at neighborhood stores and carries potential prison time if the charge is proven in court.
What happened at the Maverik station
Authorities responded shortly after 11:30 p.m. to reports of a disturbance at the Maverik convenience store near Gardenia and Yellowstone in north Cheyenne. According to the arrest affidavit, the suspect entered the store, directed a derogatory remark toward people he identified as cowboys, and later got into a heated exchange with another shopper.
The affidavit says the disagreement escalated when the suspect left the store, parked his vehicle directly behind the other man’s car—effectively blocking it—and returned carrying a baseball bat. Officers allege he swung the bat twice but missed both times. The other customer then subdued the suspect by pinning him against a nearby vehicle and holding him until police arrived.
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Charges and legal status
Mitchell Miles, born in 1995 and listed as 31 years old, faces one count of aggravated assault and battery with a deadly weapon in Laramie County. That felony charge carries a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison and fines as high as $10,000.
Records show Miles was given a $5,000 cash bond and has posted that amount. His next scheduled court appearance is a preliminary hearing set for July 31. As with all criminal defendants, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- Date of incident: July 23, late evening
- Location: Maverik gas station, Gardenia & Yellowstone, north Cheyenne
- Defendant: Mitchell Miles, born 1995 (age 31)
- Charge: Aggravated assault and battery with a deadly weapon (felony)
- Bond: $5,000 cash (posted)
- Preliminary hearing: July 31
Police say bystanders provided initial information that helped officers locate the scene quickly. No update on any injuries has been released publicly, and prosecutors will decide whether to move forward with the felony case at the preliminary hearing.
Beyond the immediate legal consequences, the incident raises questions about late-night safety at retail sites and the risks created when disputes escalate to the use of improvised weapons. Local courts will now determine whether the state has sufficient evidence to advance the charge.
