Las Cruces Man, 38, Booked on Felony Failure to Appear Charge

Allegedly... Chester Hamilton, 38, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 12, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 5285 De Vaca and is being held without bond under booking number 2600006415. The primary charge listed for the arrest is a felony count of failure to appear. A failure to appear charge generally stems from a defendant not attending a scheduled court proceeding or hearing as required by a judge. The arrest location on De Vaca suggests the booking took place within the Las Cruces city limits under the jurisdiction of local law enforcement. A no-bond hold typically requires the individual to remain in custody until they can be brought before a magistrate or district judge. The charges are allegations, and Hamilton is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.