EVANSTON — Jonathon P. Burkett, a Bridger Valley man is facing a maximum of 28 years in prison for events that occurred in Lyman on Jan. 21.

Burkett, 29, is charged with aggravated burglary, wrongful taking or disposing of property, reckless endangering, interfering with a peace officer and use of methamphetamine.

On the morning of Jan. 21, Lyman Police Officer Jason Forsgren reported to John’s Bar after the owner of the bar called police when she found Burkett in the bar office going through her personal belongings. According to court documents, the bar owner said Burkett was in possession of a handgun at the time she had confronted him and told him to leave the bar.

Sergeant Andy Kopp of the Uinta County Sheriff’s Office subsequently located Burkett at his parents’ home in Lyman, and Forsgren and Mountain View Police Officer Bobby Eggleston joined Kopp at that residence. Burkett was still in possession of the handgun in a makeshift holster and refused to disarm when asked to do so several times by responding officers.

An affidavit filed by law enforcement said, “Burkett stated if we stepped any closer, he would use the gun and that he was faster than officers on scene. On several occasions Burkett reached for the gun in a threatening manner coming within inches of the handgun but did not draw the weapon.”

Burkett’s case has been bound over to Third District Court, where an arraignment has been scheduled for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26. His bond has been set at $30,000 cash or surety.