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Erik Cantu arrested for seventh time on 3 counts, includes reinstatement of 2025 burglary charge
By Andrea K. Moreno, Nate Kotisso, Erica Hernandez, Dillon Collier, Misael Gomez, Z at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
Erik Cantu, who was shot by former San Antonio Police Department officer James Brennand as a teenager in 2022, was arrested for the seventh time Monday. According to an SAPD report, officers were dispatched on a wanted person call just before 9 p.m. Monday in the 12400 block of Interstate 10 west...
Key takeaway Bexar County jail records indicate Cantu, 21, was booked just before 10:30 a.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
Erik Cantu's seventh arrest raises concerns about the effectiveness of the local justice system in addressing repeat offenders. The reinstatement of the 2025 burglary charge, a second-degree felony, suggests that Cantu's previous sentence of two years of deferred adjudication may not have been sufficient to deter future criminal behavior. The fact that Cantu was able to accumulate multiple charges, including evading arrest and parole violation, in a short span of time highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to rehabilitation and supervision. As Cantu remains in custody at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center, the community will be watching to see how the court handles his case and whether it will lead to meaningful changes in how repeat offenders are managed in San Antonio. The outcome of this case may have implications for local law enforcement strategies and the allocation of resources to support rehabilitation programs.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Erik Cantu, who was shot by former San Antonio Police Department officer James Brennand as a teenager in 2022, was arrested for the seventh time Monday. According to an SAPD report, officers were dispatched on a wanted person call just before 9 p.m. Monday in the 12400 block of Interstate 10 west...
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