Las Cruces Man, 32, Sentenced to 37 Months for Pioneer Bank Robbery

Jacob Ezekiel Martinez, a 32-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 5, 2025. Records show he was processed under booking number 2500006560 following an arrest in Las Cruces. The booking record reflects a felony charge categorized under all other offenses, with no bond listed due to his federal sentencing status. According to news reports and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Martinez pleaded guilty to bank robbery in connection with an incident at a Pioneer Bank branch. Court records show the proceedings resulted in a sentence of 37 months in federal prison. The case was handled by federal prosecutors following the robbery in Las Cruces. Court and news records indicate Martinez was convicted in this case.