Las Cruces Man, 32, Sentenced to 168 Months for Federal Drug and Firearm Offenses

Eddie Linarez, a 32-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 10, 2026. Registered under booking number 2600007222, Linarez was processed at the facility on a federal transfer following a felony conviction for multiple offenses. He is currently held without bond as part of the federal custody transition. According to news reports and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Linarez was sentenced to 168 months in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearms charges. The case stems from a March 7, 2024, investigation involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which resulted in the seizure of currency and firearms from a Las Cruces residence. Court and news records show Linarez was sentenced alongside his brother in federal court for his involvement in these activities. Court and news records indicate Linarez was convicted in this case.