Las Cruces Man, 24, Booked on Shoplifting, Probation Violations

Allegedly... Elijah R. OKelley, 24, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Dona Ana County Detention Center on Feb. 7, 2026, under booking number 2600000986. Charges include felony shoplifting of property valued between $500 and $2,500, resisting or obstructing an officer, failure to appear, and two felony probation violations. All counts list a $0 bond, and each arrest entry references 2541 E. Lohman Ave., the location of the Mesilla Valley Mall. Las Cruces police and partner agencies have conducted multiple retail-theft enforcement operations along the Lohman Avenue corridor over the past two years, according to reporting by KVIA and KTSM. No coverage specific to this booking was located at the time of this posting. Any charges described here are allegations; OKelley is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.