Las Cruces Man, 62, Booked on Multiple Traffic Charges Including Suspended License

Allegedly... Edward James Berroteran, a 62-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on July 8, 2026. Records indicate he was processed under booking number 2600005409 following a traffic stop. He faces several misdemeanor counts, including driving with a suspended license and speeding, and is currently being held without bond. The arrest occurred near the intersection of Highway 478 and Forest Road in Las Cruces. In addition to the licensing and speed allegations, Berroteran was charged with operating a vehicle without insurance and having no registration or an expired plate. These charges fall under standard traffic enforcement within the Doña Ana County jurisdiction. The charges are allegations, and Berroteran is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.