Las Cruces Man, 39, Booked on Felony Fugitive From Justice Charge

Allegedly... John Bird, 39, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 18, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 5140 W. Picacho Avenue under booking number 2600004965. Bird faces a felony charge of being a fugitive from justice and is currently being held without bond. A fugitive from justice charge typically indicates that an individual is wanted on an active warrant from another jurisdiction or state. The no-bond status is a standard administrative hold used to ensure the individual remains in custody until the demanding jurisdiction can arrange for an extradition hearing or transfer. The specific underlying charges from the originating agency are not listed in the local booking record. The charges are allegations, and Bird is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.