A Meadows of Dan man was jailed in connection with an alleged disturbance in Vesta on Thursday, June 13, according to Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith.
Shortly after midnight, a call came into the 911 center regarding a domestic disturbance at 7512 Jeb Stuart Highway in Vesta. Senior Deputy Eric Sain and Senior Trooper Luke D’Albero responded and found that a man had barricaded himself in a bedroom of the home, after allegedly assaulting his elderly father. The officers found evidence of damage to the home and learned that both the father and a woman had been forced out of the residence.
Information obtained during the investigation indicated that the barricaded man was allegedly armed with a handgun. Smith called out multiple deputies with the sheriff’s office, and they, along with the tactical team responded. Two additional troopers also responded to assist. Dialogue was established with the man, who eventually surrendered. A loaded .38 caliber handgun was recovered from the room where the man was barricaded, according to the sheriff.
Brandon Garrick Pegram, 33, Pegram was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, assault and battery in connection with the incident. He is being held in the Patrick County Jail without bond.
