Las Cruces Man, 59, Booked on Felony Failure to Appear Charge

Allegedly... Gregory Burkert, 59, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 7, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 1550 S Valley and is currently held under booking number 2600007129. He faces a felony charge for failure to appear, with bond set at $5,000. A failure to appear charge generally stems from a defendant not attending a scheduled court proceeding as required by a judge. The arrest location on South Valley Drive falls within the jurisdiction of local law enforcement and the Doña Ana County court system. This specific booking marks a formal legal process to ensure the individual's presence for future judicial hearings. The charges are allegations, and Burkert is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.