Salem Man, 24, Booked on Felony Failure to Appear Charge Following I-25 Arrest

Allegedly... Bernardo Aguirre Escobedo, a 24-year-old resident of Salem, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 3, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody on Interstate 25 under booking number 2600004370. He faces a felony charge for failure to appear, with a bond set at $2,500. A failure to appear charge is typically issued when an individual does not attend a scheduled court proceeding or fails to comply with a court order. The felony classification in this instance suggests the underlying legal matter involved a felony-level offense or a specific statutory requirement for the missed appearance. The arrest location on I-25 indicates the contact occurred during a traffic stop or patrol activity on the interstate. The charges are allegations, and Aguirre Escobedo is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.