Las Cruces Woman, 34, Booked on Aggravated Dwi and Careless Driving Charges

Allegedly... Emily Alexa Powers, a 34-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Oct. 11, 2026. She faces misdemeanor charges including aggravated D.W.I., D.W.I. involving liquor or drugs, and careless driving. Records indicate she was taken into custody at the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and Enzie Drive in Las Cruces, with no bond currently set under booking number 2600008142. An aggravated D.W.I. charge in New Mexico typically involves allegations of a blood alcohol content of .16 or higher, or a refusal to submit to chemical testing following an arrest. The careless driving citation suggests the vehicle was operated in a manner that disregarded the safety of others or property. These charges are handled within the Doña Ana County magistrate or municipal court system depending on the specific arresting agency. The charges are allegations, and Powers is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.