Las Cruces Woman, 55, Booked on Felony Charge for Assaulting Federal Deputy

Allegedly... Joann Rickman, 55, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 11, 2026. She faces a felony charge categorized as all other offenses following an arrest at 1595 West Picacho Avenue. Rickman is being held without bond under booking number 2600004784. According to news reports, Rickman was charged via a federal criminal complaint regarding the assault of a Deputy U.S. Marshal. Court and news records show the incident occurred while federal authorities were attempting to carry out an arrest. The case reflects federal jurisdiction over the safety of law enforcement officers performing official duties. The charges are allegations, and Rickman is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.