Las Cruces Woman, 49, Booked on Felony Child Abuse Charges

Allegedly... Crystal J Buster, a 49-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 17, 2026. She faces two felony counts of abuse of a child following an arrest at 3101 Bluestem in Las Cruces. Booking records identified as number 2600007472 indicate that no bond has been set for her release at this time. Under New Mexico law, felony child abuse charges involve allegations that a person knowingly, intentionally, or negligently caused a minor to be placed in a situation that may endanger their life or health. The arrest location on Bluestem is situated within the jurisdiction of Doña Ana County. Because the case is in its initial stages, specific details regarding the circumstances of the allegations remain limited to the formal charges filed during the booking process. The charges are allegations, and Buster is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.