Las Cruces Woman Jailed on Felony Fugitive From Justice Charge

Allegedly... Amanda Muncy, 46, of Las Cruces was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Tuesday, April 15, 2026. She faces a felony charge of Fugitive From Justice, which typically indicates that she is wanted by authorities in another state. Muncy was taken into custody near 2635 West Picacho in Las Cruces. The fugitive charge was filed with no bond, meaning she will remain in custody until a court hearing determines the next steps in her case. Fugitive From Justice charges are filed when a person is arrested in one state on a warrant originating from another jurisdiction. The charge allows local authorities to hold the individual while extradition proceedings are arranged with the requesting state. As of her booking, Muncy is being held without bond at the Doña Ana County Detention Center. Further details about the underlying warrant from the originating jurisdiction have not been publicly disclosed.