Mesquite Man, 43, Booked on Felony Failure to Appear Charge

Allegedly... Gerardo De La Torre, a 43-year-old resident of Mesquite, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 27, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 6201 Las Alturas Drive. He faces a felony charge of failure to appear and is currently held on a $5,000 bond. A felony failure to appear charge typically stems from a defendant missing a scheduled court proceeding related to an existing criminal case. This booking under number 2600006861 reflects a formal allegation that the individual did not comply with a judicial order to be present for a hearing or trial within the local jurisdiction. The charges are allegations, and De La Torre is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.