Coos County, OR – Deputies in Coos County arrested a Lakeside man Wednesday after an hours-long search following an alleged domestic assault reported late that morning.
According to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the Lakeside area around 10 a.m. on November 12, 2025, after a victim reported that Joshua Cantu, 40, allegedly assaulted her. The woman told deputies he used his hands and struck her with a metal pipe during the incident.
Deputies Z. Smith and Churchill searched the surrounding area and were initially unable to locate Cantu, officials said. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies continued canvassing the area throughout the day, ultimately locating Cantu later that afternoon. Authorities reported that he was taken into custody without incident.
Cantu was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked on charges of Assault in the Second Degree (Domestic), Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Domestic Harassment, deputies said. Officials noted that all charges remain allegations pending court proceedings.
The sheriff’s office added that police action is not an indication of guilt and emphasized that all individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Residents in the Lakeside and broader Coos County area expressed concern online after the sheriff’s office posted the update Wednesday afternoon. No additional safety threats were reported.
Anyone with further information connected to the case is encouraged to contact the Coos County Sheriff’s Office.
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