Las Cruces Man, 21, Booked for Aggravated Dwi Near University and El Paseo

Allegedly... Jalen Brown, a 21-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Oct. 4, 2026. Records indicate he was arrested at the intersection of University Avenue and El Paseo Road under booking number 2600007980. He faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving without a license, and other traffic violations. Under New Mexico statutes, an aggravated DWI charge typically involves a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher, or a refusal to submit to chemical testing following an arrest. The incident occurred in a high-traffic area near the university campus, resulting in a hold without a specified bond amount at the time of processing. The charges are allegations, and Jalen Brown is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.