Cheyenne Court Sets $100,000 Bond for James Moore
The defendant faces an additional felony charge of aggravated assault and battery following a July fatal crash.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Crime — General
Laramie County officials have set a $100,000 cash-only bond for James Moore, who now faces an additional felony charge of aggravated assault and battery causing bodily injury. Moore was already facing multiple counts including aggravated vehicular homicide by DUI.
Why it matters
The new charge stems from a fatal incident where a passenger died and a second passenger was injured during a police pursuit. Moore was reportedly on probation in Colorado at the time of the collision.
James Moore faces a new aggravated assault and battery charge punishable by up to 10 years in prison. This follows a July crash involving a high-speed police pursuit that reached 100 mph in a 45 mph zone.
The players
James Moore
The defendant is facing multiple felony charges in Laramie County following a fatal vehicular incident.
Laramie County Court
The local judicial body is presiding over the criminal proceedings and bond hearings for the defendant.
The details
Authorities allege Moore fled a traffic stop for missing taillights on July 23, accelerating to 100 mph before leaving the roadway. He currently faces charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, felony property destruction, and aggravated eluding.
Timeline
The crash occurred on July 23, 2026, at approximately 11 p.m.
Moore was arrested on an outstanding warrant in October 2026.
A preliminary court hearing is scheduled for November 4, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the established application of the Wyoming aggravated vehicular homicide by DUI statute to serious fatal traffic incidents. It reflects the court's approach to layering additional felony charges for injuries occurring during high-speed eluding of law enforcement.
The prosecution of this case underscores the severe consequences of high-speed police pursuits in the Cheyenne area. Residents should remain aware that reckless driving incidents involving fatalities are subject to intensive multi-agency investigations.
The takeaway
This case serves as a stark reminder of the legal ramifications surrounding vehicular flight and the dangers of high-speed pursuits. Drivers are encouraged to yield immediately to law enforcement to prevent escalation of incidents.
What happens next
A preliminary hearing for James Moore is scheduled to take place on November 4, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local judicial proceedings, visit the Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cap City News.
