Sunland Park Man, 30, Faces Charges of Assault on Peace Officer and Resisting

Allegedly... Carlos Manuel Castanon, a 30-year-old resident of Sunland Park, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 8, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at the intersection of McNutt and Mimbre and assigned booking number 2600007145. He faces multiple misdemeanor counts, including two counts of assault on a peace officer, three counts of resisting or obstructing, and an additional charge categorized as all other offenses. The arrest location at McNutt and Mimbre falls within the jurisdiction of Sunland Park in southern Doña Ana County. The charges of assault on a peace officer and resisting generally involve allegations of physical threats or interference with law enforcement personnel during the performance of their official duties. Castanon is currently being held without bond according to the initial booking record. The charges are allegations, and Castanon is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.