Las Cruces Man, 41, Booked on Felony Narcotics Trafficking and Firearm Charges

Allegedly... Gabriel Hernandez, a 41-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 22, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 2755 N. Main Street under booking number 2600006755. Hernandez faces multiple charges, including possession of a narcotic with intent to traffic, possession of a firearm by a felon, and a misdemeanor count of failure to appear. The felony narcotics charge involves allegations of possessing controlled substances for distribution, while the firearm charge pertains to a specific prohibition against individuals with prior felony records possessing weapons. Both felony counts were issued with no bond set at the time of processing. The arrest occurred within the jurisdiction of local law enforcement at a commercial area on North Main Street. The charges are allegations, and Hernandez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.