Las Cruces Man, 24, Booked on Felony Battery and Assault on Peace Officer

Allegedly... Devon Nicholas Granado, 24, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on July 5, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody near the intersection of Engler and Calle Alpinao in Las Cruces. Granado faces multiple charges including felony battery on a peace officer, misdemeanor assault on a peace officer, resisting or obstructing, and larceny between $100 and $500. He is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600005337. Battery on a peace officer is classified as a third-degree felony in New Mexico, reflecting an allegation of intentional physical contact that threatens the safety of an officer. The accompanying charges of resisting and assault suggest a confrontation occurred during the arrest process within the Las Cruces jurisdiction. The larceny charge pertains to the alleged unlawful taking of property valued at less than $500. The charges are allegations, and Granado is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.