El Paso Man, 27, Charged with Aggravated Battery in Moongate Road Incident

Allegedly... Anthony Ray Jr Samario, a 27-year-old resident of El Paso, Texas, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 26, 2026. He faces a felony charge of aggravated battery that may cause death or great bodily harm alongside a misdemeanor count of negligent use of a deadly weapon. The arrest was processed under booking number 2600007776 following an incident at 6900 Moongate Road in Las Cruces, and he is currently being held without bond. Under New Mexico law, an aggravated battery charge involving the potential for great bodily harm is classified as a third-degree felony, reflecting the serious nature of the alleged physical contact. The arrest location on Moongate Road falls within the jurisdiction of Doña Ana County, where the detention facility manages individuals pending their initial court appearances or evidentiary hearings. A no-bond hold typically indicates that a judge or magistrate will review the conditions of release at a later time. The charges are allegations, and Samario is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.