***Press Release***
Case #: S2026-00599

Lakeside, Ore. - On April 20th 2026, at 10:55 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of a female screaming near the library in the city of Lakeside. Sheriff’s Deputies and the Oregon State Police responded to the scene, where they located both subjects involved in the incident at the Tenmile Lake County boat ramp.

During an investigation, it was learned that Kai M. Dendy (38) had fired a weapon in a woman’s direction multiple times during the incident and was also likely to have been smoking methamphetamine. Coos County Sheriff’s Office K9 “Poe,” gave a positive alert to Mr. Dendy’s vehicle. A search warrant was applied for and granted, and law enforcement seized two pistols, a large knife, a small amount of methamphetamine, and narcotic smoking devices.

Kai M. Dendy (38) was arrested on the charges of Attempted Murder, Kidnap I, Felon in possession of Firearm X2, Unlawful Use of Weapon, Menacing, Assault IV Domestic, Strangulation, Criminal Mischief I, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine.

Mr. Dendy was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and remains in custody.

“Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

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