CCSO release – Date/Time: November 26th, 2023, around 8:41 am; Case #: 202300034170; Classification: Domestic Violence; Location: Airport Way and Spinreel Road, Lakeside; Suspect(s): Joshua Cantu (38). Summary: 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.
