Las Cruces Man, 32, Charged with Battery on Peace Officer

Allegedly... Ashlea Garza, 32, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on April 27, 2026 under booking number 2600003355. The booking sheet lists 4 charges: Battery On Peace Officer (felony); Resisting or Obstructing (misdemeanor); Battery (misdemeanor); Assault On Peace Officer (misdemeanor). In all, the booking sheet records 1 felony count and 3 misdemeanor counts. The charges are allegations, and Ashlea Garza is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.