Las Cruces Man, 22, Booked on Aggravated Dwi and Weapons Charges

Allegedly... Elijah Daniel Padilla, 22, of Las Cruces, was taken into custody on June 5, 2026, and booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center. Records indicate he was booked under booking number 2600004549 following an arrest at 351 University in Las Cruces. He faces several misdemeanor counts, including aggravated D.W.I., possession of prohibited weapons, driving with a suspended license, and an open container violation. At the time of his processing, Padilla was being held without bond. The aggravated D.W.I. charge typically indicates a higher blood-alcohol concentration or a refusal to submit to testing during the initial investigation. The prohibited weapons charge is a classification used for items restricted by state law or local ordinance, while the open container charge refers to the presence of unsealed alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle. The charges are allegations, and Padilla is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.