Las Cruces Woman, 35, Booked as Fugitive Following Maryland Conviction

Ashley Franklin, 35, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 2, 2026. Franklin was processed under booking number 2600004347 on a felony charge of being a fugitive from justice. She is currently being held without bond following her arrest at an APO location. According to news and court records, Franklin was the subject of a search by the U.S. Marshals Service after failing to appear for sentencing in Washington County, Maryland. Reports indicate she was convicted in that jurisdiction of child abuse resulting in death and involuntary manslaughter involving her 10-month-old daughter. A bench warrant was issued after she failed to report to the court as required. Court and news records indicate Franklin was convicted in this case.