SPRINGVILLE – A Springville man is facing charges of intimidation with a deadly weapon and domestic battery following an alleged altercation with a 20-year-old male. Cheyenne Starr, 41, was named in a probable cause affidavit filed by Lawrence County Police Officer Christian James on June 28, 2025, in connection with incidents on June 26 and June 27.
The investigation began on June 27 when Starr contacted the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department to report an “unwanted male” on his property. Officer James had previously responded to the same address earlier that day for a possible psychological issue involving Cheyenne Starr, who has a history of such problems.
Upon arrival the second time, Officer James found Cheyenne Starr, the male, and the male’s grandmother, who owns the property. Starr and the male live in a trailer on the property, while the grandmother resides in a camper.
Starr told police that the male had “put his hands on him” and grabbed him by his jacket. Starr stated he did not wish to press charges but wanted the male off the property until the male “learned respect…”
The male provided a different account, stating that he and Starrr had been arguing on and off for several days. He claimed that on June 27, he entered the trailer to retrieve medicine for his grandmother. Another argument ensued, Starr allegedly pushed him out the back door, causing him to stumble but not fall. The grandmother corroborated the account of the male being pushed out the door, though she initially thought it was the front door.
Officer James then learned of a more serious alleged incident from the male. He claimed that on June 26, around dusk, Starr had threatened him with a knife. The male detailed that during an argument, Cheyenne picked up a “cane knife” and yelled “come on” at him. The male then retrieved a baseball bat from his room for self-defense. Cheyenne allegedly threw the knife into the wall, and the male left to stay with a friend. The male described the knife as a curved cane knife, about a foot long, missing its handle. He told police he did not know where the knife was currently, stating Starr had put it “somewhere.”
Both the male and the grandmother were provided information for the Hoosier Hill PACT Office.
Based on the investigation, Officer James stated he has probable cause to believe Starr committed the offenses of intimidation with a deadly weapon and domestic battery. The case has been submitted for review for charges to the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office, and a warrant was issued for Starr’s arrest. He was detained on Saturday, July 12.
A Probable Cause Affidavit outlines the initial findings and allegations that led to an arrest. Criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
