Las Cruces Man, 19, Booked on Felony Charges Following Drive-by Shooting

Allegedly... Carlos Hernandez, 19, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on March 28, 2026. Hernandez faces multiple felony charges, including shooting at a house or dwelling, conspiracy to commit a fourth-degree felony, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was arrested near the intersection of Sixth and Picacho and is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600002307. According to news reports, the charges stem from a drive-by shooting at an occupied home on March 28. Court and news records show Hernandez is accused of discharging a weapon from a motor vehicle at the residence. The investigation led to additional counts of conspiracy and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in connection with the incident. The charges are allegations, and Hernandez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.