OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a woman in the presence of their child while under a no-contact order.

According to court records, on Sunday, October 18, at around 4:50 AM, 21-year-old Alexander Cantu was engaged in a verbal altercation with the mother of his child at a residence on the 400 block of N Ash Street in Ottumwa. Authorities say that the woman had an active no-contact order against Cantu at the time of the incident.

Cantu is accused of brandishing a gun and pointing it at the woman during the altercation, and court documents state that their child was present while the altercation was taking place.

Cantu was arrested later that day. When he was searched after his arrest, officers reportedly found a THC vape in his possession. He now faces several charges stemming from this incident, including 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), and Violation of No-Contact/Protective Order (simple misdemeanor).