Mexican National Booked on Felony Charge at Santa Teresa Port of Entry

Allegedly... Dario Perez-Garcia, 43, of Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, was booked into custody on August 3, 2025, following an arrest at the Santa Teresa Port of Entry in southern New Mexico. Jail records list a single felony count categorized as "All Other Offenses." Bond information was not listed in the booking record. The Santa Teresa Port of Entry, operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Doña Ana County, handles commercial and passenger crossings between New Mexico and Chihuahua, Mexico. Arrests at the port commonly involve federal referrals for customs, immigration or controlled-substance offenses, though public records released so far do not specify the basis for this booking. No charging documents or federal case number tied to Perez-Garcia appeared in searches of U.S. Attorney’s Office announcements or New Mexico news outlets. The charge listed in the booking record is an allegation. Perez-Garcia is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.