Las Cruces Man, 39, Booked on Resisting and Headlamp Charges

Allegedly... James Paul Molina, a 39-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 19, 2026. He faces misdemeanor charges of resisting or obstructing and a headlamp violation following an arrest at the intersection of Parker Road and Armijo Street. Booking records indicate he was held without bond under booking number 2600007543. The charges involve alleged conduct during a traffic-related encounter within the Las Cruces jurisdiction. Resisting or obstructing charges in New Mexico generally pertain to allegations of interfering with a law enforcement officer's lawful duties or refusing to comply with commands. The headlamp charge is a standard equipment violation under the state's motor vehicle code. The charges are allegations, and James Paul Molina is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.