Las Cruces Man, 46, Booked on Two Counts of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor

Allegedly... Hatem Mohamed, a 46-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Oct. 9, 2026. He faces two felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor (clothed) and one misdemeanor count of resisting or obstructing. The arrest took place at 217 E. Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces, and the booking record, number 2600008089, indicates he is currently held without bond. In New Mexico, felony charges involving sexual contact with a minor are categorized as high-level offenses that often result in a no-bond hold pending a pretrial detention hearing. The misdemeanor charge of resisting or obstructing involves allegations that an individual intentionally interfered with a peace officer in the lawful discharge of their duties. Because these charges were filed in Las Cruces, the case will likely proceed through the Third Judicial District Court. The charges are allegations, and Hatem Mohamed is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.