Las Cruces Man, 25, Booked on Suspicion of Dwi and Lane Usage Violation

Allegedly... Jacob Matthew Benavidez, 25, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 23, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody following a traffic stop at the intersection of Main Street and Madrid Avenue. He faces misdemeanor charges for driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs and a lane usage violation, with no bond currently listed in the booking record. A driving while intoxicated charge in New Mexico typically involves allegations that a motorist's ability to safely operate a vehicle was impaired by alcohol or other substances. The lane usage charge suggests the arrest followed observations of the vehicle failing to maintain a single lane of travel. These proceedings are handled through the local magistrate or district court system depending on the specific jurisdiction of the arresting agency. The charges are allegations, and Jacob Matthew Benavidez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.