Vincent R Sanders

A Pella man faces numerous felony charges following a Wednesday evening altercation.
Vincent P. Sanders, 49, was arrested by the Pella Police Department and charged with 1st degree burglary, a class B felony, intimidation with a dangerous weapon and reckless use of a firearm, both class D felonies, and possession of marijuana. According to court records, police responded to a 911 call of a man with a gun at a home on Peace Street. Witnesses and victims told police Sanders entered the home without permission and was there to retrieve what he believed to be stolen property. They say he pointed the gun at victims and a fight broke out between numerous individuals. When the altercation moved outside, Sanders pulled the trigger of the firearm, shooting and killing his own dog. Police say one of the victims received burns from the discharging weapon. During the incident, one nine month old child was present. Bond was set at $36000.