Mescalero Man, 37, Sentenced for Felony Offense Following Federal Conviction

John Albert Carrillo, 37, of Mescalero, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on March 12, 2025. Listed under booking number 2500001879, he was transferred from the Lincoln County Detention Center to face a felony charge categorized as all other offenses. He is currently being held without bond following his arrival at the facility. According to news reports, Carrillo pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 11 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. Federal prosecutors indicated the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the reservation, leading to the federal court proceedings and subsequent sentencing. Court and news records indicate Carrillo was convicted in this case.