A trial date has been set for a Pella man accused of brandishing a weapon during a June altercation.

Forty-nine year old Vincent P. Sanders pled not guilty Friday to charges of 1st degree burglary, a class B felony, and intimidation with a dangerous weapon and reckless use of a firearm, both class D felonies.

According to court records, witnesses and victims told police on June 24th that Sanders entered a home on Peace Street 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 dog. During the incident, one nine-month old child was present.

A jury trial is scheduled to begin on September 21st.