Las Cruces Man, 37, Booked on Felony Failure to Appear Charge

Allegedly... Edward A. Pinedo, a 37-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Oct. 14, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody near the intersection of Chaparrel Street and Mesa Avenue. Pinedo faces a felony charge for failure to appear, with his bond set at $20,000. A felony failure to appear charge typically stems from a defendant missing a scheduled court proceeding for a previously filed felony case. The arrest location suggests the booking occurred within the jurisdiction of the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office or local municipal police. This charge signifies that a bench warrant was likely active at the time of the encounter. The charges are allegations, and Pinedo is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.