Coos County Man Jailed After Allegedly Firing at Woman During Domestic Violence Incident
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — A domestic altercation involving multiple gunshots and attempted strangulation ended with the arrest and incarceration of Kai M. Dendy by Coos County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Oregon State Police.
Dendy (38) has been charged with attempted murder, first-degree kidnapping, two charges of felon in possession of a firearm, the unlawful use of a weapon, menacing, and fourth-degree domestic assault.
The incident occurred late on Monday night in central Lakeside. During an investigation, officers learned that Dendy had fired a weapon in a woman’s direction multiple times. He is believed to have been smoking methamphetamine.
- Apr. 20, 10:55 p.m. : Deputies respond to reports of screaming in central Lakeside.
- Shortly after : OSP joins and officers locate the parties at the Tenmile Lake County boat ramp.
- During investigation : Deputies say Dendy fired multiple shots toward a woman.
- After search : K9 alert leads to warrant, weapons and meth seizure, and jail booking.
This suspicion was confirmed by K-9 Poe, who gave a positive alert to Dendy’s vehicle, from which officers seized two pistols, a large knife, methamphetamine, and narcotic devices used for smoking.
Dendy was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he remains in custody.