Las Cruces Man, 37, Booked on Felony and Misdemeanor Failure to Appear Charges

Allegedly... Joel Alfaro, 37, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 3, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 1550 S. Valley Drive under booking number 2600007033. He faces both a felony and a misdemeanor charge for failure to appear, with a bond set at $5,000 for the felony count. A failure to appear charge is typically issued by the court when a defendant does not attend a scheduled hearing or legal proceeding. The arrest location on South Valley Drive falls within the jurisdiction of local law enforcement in Doña Ana County. Bond serves as a financial guarantee to ensure the defendant's future participation in the judicial process. The charges are allegations, and Joel Alfaro is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.