Chaparral Man, 35, Booked on Property Damage Charge at Santa Teresa Port of Entry

Allegedly... Alejandro Orona, 35, of Chaparral, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 5, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at the Santa Teresa Port of Entry on suspicion of criminal damage to property under $1,000 involving a household member. He is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600004600. The arrest occurred at a federally operated port of entry, which often serves as a point of contact for law enforcement during border crossings or international transit. The charge is classified as a misdemeanor under New Mexico law, specifically categorized as an incident involving a household member. A no-bond status at the time of intake indicates the individual is being held pending an initial appearance before a judge. The charges are allegations, and Orona is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.