Las Cruces Woman, 39, Booked on Child Abuse Charge After Baby Shows Heat-Illness Signs

Allegedly... Abbey Autry, a 39-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 6, 2026. Autry was arrested at 4311 E. Lohman and faces a felony charge of abuse of a child. According to booking records, she is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600006224. According to news reports, the arrest followed an incident where a baby in a stroller showed signs of heat-related illness. Police took Autry into custody after responding to the scene, where the infant was reportedly suffering from the effects of high temperatures. Court and news records show the investigation centered on the child's exposure to the elements. The charges are allegations, and Autry is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.