Las Cruces Man, 52, Sentenced as Habitual Offender in Felony Case

Jason Paul Hinzo, 52, of Las Cruces, was processed into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on July 9, 2026, under booking number 2600005453. The record indicates a hold for a felony charge categorized as all other offenses following an arrest in Las Cruces. He is currently being held without bond. According to federal court records and news filings, Hinzo was convicted by a jury in Doña Ana County of aggravated assault upon a peace officer with a deadly weapon and aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer. The case also included convictions for felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Because of his prior record, he was sentenced as a habitual offender to a term of incarceration exceeding 16 years. Court and news records indicate Hinzo was convicted in this case.