Christian Jesus Contreras-Varela, 41, Booked on Federal Transfer Charges

Allegedly... Christian Jesus Contreras-varela, 41, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 29, 2025. Listed under booking number 2500007311, he is being held without bond on a felony charge designated as a federal transfer. The arrest location is cited as a federal transfer point within the facility records. According to a federal criminal complaint, the case involves allegations of interstate transportation of stolen property and aiding and abetting. The complaint further states that on or about Aug. 28, 2025, in Eddy County, Contreras-varela was found to be an alien in possession of a firearm. These federal proceedings necessitated his transfer to the regional detention facility. The charges are allegations, and Christian Jesus Contreras-varela is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.