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Joshua Christian Cantu (1985)

History of... - Assault - Unlawful Use of a Weapon - Menacing - Reckless Endangering - Strangulation - Domestic Harassment - Menacing


BOOKED: Nov 27, 2023
RELEASED: Jan 23, 2024

0163.160 - Assault 4th Degree
0166.220 - Unlawful Use of Weapon
0163.175 - Assault 2nd Degree
0163.190 - Menacing
0163.195 - Recklessly Endangering

•••Coos County Man Arrested for Domestic Violence day-after Fleeing the Scene••• On November 26th, 2023, around 8:41 am, Coos County Dispatch received a 911 call for a domestic disturbance near Airport Way and Spinreel Road in Lakeside. Deputy Z. Smith immediately responded. While responding, Dispatch informed Deputy Smith that a male in the background could be heard yelling further threats of harm to the caller. Upon his arrival, Deputy Smith learned that the male, Joshua Cantu (38), had left the area. The victim was found bleeding from her head. During the investigation, it was learned that Mr. Cantu had hit the victim with a pole and thrown several other items. Medical personnel transported the victim to receive treatment for her injuries. Deputy Smith attempted to locate Mr. Cantu in the area with the help of Sergeant Boswell and K9 Poe but all attempts were unsuccessful. Deputy Smith was able to locate Mr. Cantu on November 27th around 7:22 am at the crime scene. Mr. Cantu was arrested and transported to the Coos County Jail for the crimes of Domestic Assault 4 and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

WHEN: Nov 26, 2023 at 08:41 AM
WHERE: Airport Way & Spinreel Road (Lakeside)
SUSPECT: Joshua Christian Cantu

posted about 1 year ago