Las Cruces Man, 31, Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Drug and Firearm Case

Eddie Linarez, 31, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 5, 2025. Listed under booking number 2500004722, he was processed on a federal transfer following a conviction for multiple felony offenses. The record indicates he is being held without bond during this transfer period. According to a Justice Department release, Linarez was sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to charges involving drug trafficking and firearm crimes. The case involved a joint investigation into the illicit activities of Linarez and his brother within the Las Cruces area. Court and news records show he was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. Court and news records indicate Eddie Linarez was convicted in this case.