Sheridan Man Arraigned for Multiple Felonies

A Sheridan man who allegedly discharged a firearm towards the location of where Sheridan Police Officers and his wife were was arraigned at a hearing in Fourth Judicial District Court Thursday. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.

During the hearing, Cody Miech pleaded not guilty to two counts of aggravated assault and battery and one count of attempted voluntary manslaughter. District Court Judge Ben Kirven did not immediately set a date for the trial, but said that four days would be set aside and once a date is set, notice would be sent to legal counsel.  The alleged criminal activity occurred on April 26, 2026, and carried over into the early morning hours of April 27 after officers with the Sheridan Police Department responded to a suspicious circumstance call at a residence located on the 1100 block of Park Drive in Sheridan. 

According to the affidavit of probable cause, when officers arrived on scene, they encountered a hysterical female, (Miech’s wife) crying out that her husband, (Cody Miech) was manic, possessed a firearm, and was threatening to kill her and her children.

Officers attempted to communicate with Miech and de-escalate the situation through verbal negotiations. Miech briefly exited the residence, but soon went back inside and began firing multiple rounds at officers from an upper-level bedroom of the home. Miech then exited the residence into the driveway, wielding a double-barreled shotgun. 

After raising the shotgun towards the location of the officers, Miech was shot and collapsed on the driveway. He was treated for his wounds on scene by EMS before being transported to Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

The attempted voluntary manslaughter charge is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Each count of aggravated assault and battery is punishable by not more than 10 years in prison and a fine of not more than $10,000.