Las Cruces Woman, 27, Charged with Aggravated Dwi and Traffic Offenses

Allegedly... Amari Lucille Clinton, a 27-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 16, 2026. She faces multiple misdemeanor charges including aggravated DWI, possession of an open container, and lane usage. The arrest occurred on Interstate 25, approximately 1,153 feet north of Missouri Avenue, under booking number 2600007450. No bond was set at the time of processing. In addition to the driving under the influence charge, Clinton was cited for operating a vehicle with no insurance and having no registration or an expired plate. These allegations involve standard traffic and public safety violations typically handled within the magistrate or municipal court systems. The arrest location on a major interstate suggests the stop was initiated during active transit. The charges are allegations, and Clinton is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.