Garfield Man, 51, Booked on Two Felony Child Abuse Charges

Allegedly... Johnny Chavez, a 51-year-old resident of Garfield, New Mexico, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 4, 2026. Chavez faces two counts of felony child abuse following an arrest at the intersection of Montecillo and Trujillo. According to the booking record, he is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600007067. In New Mexico, a child abuse charge typically involves allegations that a person knowingly, intentionally, or negligently caused a minor to be placed in a situation that may endanger their life or health. The arrest location indicates the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Doña Ana County law enforcement. Because no bond has been set, the defendant will likely remain in custody pending a pretrial detention hearing. The charges are allegations, and Johnny Chavez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.