Las Cruces Man, 38, Booked on Felony Charge of Failure to Appear

Allegedly... James Paul Molinas, 38, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 20, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 351 N. Mesilla Street in Las Cruces under booking number 2600005022. He faces a felony charge of failure to appear and is currently held on a $5,000 bond. A failure to appear charge is typically issued by a court when a defendant does not attend a scheduled hearing or legal proceeding. The felony classification suggest the underlying case involves a high-level offense or a repeated absence from court mandates. The arrest location on North Mesilla Street corresponds with the address of the Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces. The charges are allegations, and Molinas is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.