Two men charged with violent crimes

Two Sidney men face violent felony counts, one being charged with assault on an officer, in the Cheyenne County court system.

Roman J. Maes, 21, and Steven R. High, 57, remain in custody at Cheyenne County Jail following their respective arrests.

Maes, was charged Monday with Class IIIA felony assault on the police officer.

According to Meas’ arrest affidavit, Sidney City Police officers Jim Bush and Curtis Hofrock responded to a call of an assault in progress at Frenchman Valley Coop.

During the response, officers learned that Maes had an outburst, and had allegedly attacked his brother insid...