Las Cruces Man, 44, Booked on Multiple Counts of Aggravated Assault and Child Abuse

Allegedly... Ali J Al-abyad, a 44-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Jan. 27, 2026. He faces several felony charges, including three counts of aggravated assault against a household member with a deadly weapon and two counts of child abuse, alongside misdemeanor battery charges. Records indicate the arrest occurred at 372 Carlton Rd, with bond set at $5,000 for each count. According to news reports, Al-abyad was arrested following allegations involving the physical assault of a woman during a household move. Court and news records show the investigation includes allegations of strangulation and criminal sexual penetration in addition to the child abuse and battery charges. The reports indicate the incident involved a series of violent acts and various legal complications including previous failure to appear in court. The charges are allegations, and Ali J Al-abyad is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.