Deming Man, 49, Booked in Doña Ana County on Federal Transfer

Allegedly... James Damian Paulk, a 49-year-old resident of Deming, New Mexico, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 9, 2026. Registered under booking number 2600007202, he faces a felony charge categorized as all other offenses. Records indicate he is currently being held without bond following a transfer from federal authorities. A federal transfer booking typically signifies that an individual is being moved between jurisdictions or held at a local facility on behalf of federal law enforcement agencies. The specific nature of the underlying allegations is not detailed in the local detention record, which notes the arrest location as a federal transfer point. This process often involves defendants awaiting court appearances in U.S. District Court or those being transported for federal proceedings. The charges are allegations, and Paulk is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.