Salem Man, 22, Booked on Felony Domestic Battery Charge in Las Cruces

Allegedly... Jair Castorena, a 22-year-old resident of Salem, New Mexico, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 25, 2026. Records indicate he was arrested at 845 N. Motel in Las Cruces and assigned booking number 2600005121. He faces a felony charge of aggravated battery against a household member with intent to commit a violent felony and is currently being held without bond. The charge involves allegations of a physical encounter with a household member where the state asserts there was specific intent to commit a violent felony. This classification of battery is a high-level felony in New Mexico, typically carrying more severe penalties than standard battery due to the domestic relationship and the alleged intent. The arrest location on North Motel Boulevard falls under the jurisdiction of local Las Cruces law enforcement. The charges are allegations, and Castorena is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.