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A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Eric Burkland of Pella Friday morning at the Marion County Courthouse.

Burkland was charged on July 5th with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a class D felony and two counts of neglect of a dependent person, a class C felony.

Burkland was also charged with reckless use of explosives, two counts of reckless use of a firearm and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident on July 4th when Pella Police were called to 509 Sunrise Mobile Home Park after reports of an explosion in the area.

The hearing is at 9:30 am. Burkland is being held on $34,000 bond.

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