Mexico Man, 35, Booked at Doña Ana County Detention Center on Federal Transfer

Allegedly... Cruz Hernandez-puentes, a 35-year-old resident of Mexico, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 11, 2026. He is currently held without bond under booking number 2600007288. The record indicates the booking stems from a federal transfer, with the primary charge listed as a felony under the category of all other offenses. A federal transfer typically occurs when an individual is moved from the custody of a federal agency, such as the U.S. Marshals Service or Customs and Border Protection, to a local facility to await further legal proceedings. The arrest location is cited specifically as a federal transfer point rather than a local street address, reflecting the jurisdictional nature of the case. The charges are allegations, and Hernandez-puentes is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.