Las Cruces Man, 62, Booked on Felony Contempt of Court Charge

Allegedly... John Terrazas, a 62-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 2, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 9732 Luna Vista Road and assigned booking number 2600006127. Terrazas faces a felony charge of contempt of court, with bond set at $3,500. In New Mexico, a felony contempt of court charge generally involves the alleged willful disobedience of a court order or an act that interferes with the administration of justice. The arrest occurred within the jurisdiction of Doña Ana County, where the detention facility manages processing for local and state law enforcement agencies. The charges are allegations, and Terrazas is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.