Las Cruces Man, 40, Booked on Felony Drug Possession and Probation Violation

Allegedly... Ivan Joel Olvera, a 40-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on March 20, 2026. He faces multiple charges including felony possession of a controlled substance, a felony probation violation, and misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing, driving with a suspended license, and three counts of failure to appear. Records indicate he was taken into custody near the intersection of Holman Road and Kings Way in Las Cruces and is currently held without bond. According to court records, Olvera was the subject of a New Mexico Court of Appeals decision in July 2026 regarding a Doña Ana County case. The appellate court noted that Olvera had been indicted, though the State's appeal in that specific matter was dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction. The current booking involves a mix of new allegations and outstanding warrants for failing to attend previous court proceedings. The charges are allegations, and Olvera is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.