Ottumwa police say a man pointed a gun at a woman in the presence of their child during an argument over the weekend.
Alexander Cantu, 21, has been charged with the following:
- Assault committed by a person against whom a protective order is issued (Class D felony)
- Child endangerment (aggravated misdemeanor)
- Possession of a controlled substance – Marijuana, first offense (serious misdemeanor)
- Violation of no contact/protective order (simple misdemeanor)
On October 18th at approximately 4:50 AM, court records say Cantu became involved in a verbal altercation with the mother of his child at a residence on the 400 block of North Ash Street in Ottumwa. According to authorities, the woman has an active no contact order against Cantu.
During the argument, court documents allege Cantu brandished a firearm and pointed it at the woman. Additionally, a minor child that the two share was in the home at the time of the incident.
Cantu was searched after his arrest and a THC vape was found in his backpack.
Cantu was transported to the Wapello County Jail, where he is being held on no bond. He has a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 27th.
