Las Cruces Man, 36, Booked on Aggravated Battery and False Imprisonment Charges

Allegedly... Javier Guzman-de La O, a 36-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 15, 2026. He faces multiple allegations including felony counts of aggravated battery causing death or great bodily harm and false imprisonment, along with a misdemeanor charge of battery against a household member. Records show he was arrested at a residence on Windridge Circle and is currently held without bond under booking number 2600006549. The felony charge of aggravated battery involving potential for great bodily harm is classified as a high-level offense in New Mexico, typically involving the use of a weapon or conduct that creates a significant risk of serious injury. False imprisonment involves the unlawful restraint of an individual against their will. The arrest location indicates the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of local Las Cruces law enforcement. The charges are allegations, and Guzman-de La O is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.