PIPESTONE — Ernie Sanchez, of Pipestone, has been charged with a felony count of threats of violence after an alleged incident involving two juveniles.
On Nov. 22, Sanchez, 25, approached a member of the Pipestone County Sheriff's Office who was parked along the street in a squad car. Sanchez reportedly told the officer that a pair of juveniles “came at” him in the liquor store and pointed to the two victims, who were walking on the sidewalk.
The officer spoke with the victims, who stated that Sanchez had threatened to cut them and take off their heads. The victims reportedly expressed they were scared of Sanchez and only trying to get home. Both denied making any threats towards Sanchez.
Sanchez faces a maximum five years imprisonment for the threats of violence charge if convicted, and/or a $10,000 fine.
