BEND, OR -- A Bend transient was arrested for Burglary early Monday morning after police say he broke into a home on Northeast Fourth Street. Officers arrived just before 5 a.m. and detained 52-year-old Joseph Ruben Sanchez, who was still inside the house.

Officers determined a resident at the property encountered Sanchez in the backyard and told him to leave. Sanchez did not leave and instead entered the home. 

The resident, who was armed with a handgun, again told Sanchez to leave. Sanchez verbally threatened the man and began moving toward him. The resident fired one round in Sanchez’s direction, which he described as a warning shot. Sanchez was not injured and remained inside until police arrived.

Drug impairment was believed to be a factor in this event.