Las Cruces Man, 60, Charged with Negligent Use of Deadly Weapon

Allegedly... Christopher John Ortiz, 60, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on May 10, 2026 under booking number 2600003746. The booking sheet lists 3 charges: Negligent use of Deadly Weapon (misdemeanor); Lane Usage (misdemeanor); Aggravated D.W.I. (misdemeanor). In all, the booking sheet records 3 misdemeanor counts. The charges are allegations, and Christopher John Ortiz is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.