Quito, Ecuador Man, 37, Booked in New Mexico on Federal Transfer Charge

Allegedly... Edgar Loja-molleturo, a 37-year-old resident of Quito, Ecuador, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on April 27, 2026. Registered under booking number 2600003340, he faces a felony charge categorized as all other offenses. Loja-molleturo is currently being held without bond following a transfer from federal authorities. The arrest record indicates the case originated as a federal transfer, a process typically involving the movement of a detainee between jurisdictions for legal proceedings or detention management. The specific underlying circumstances of the felony charge are not detailed in the local booking record beyond its broad classification. The charges are allegations, and Loja-molleturo is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.