Mesilla Man, 35, Booked on Charges of Assault on a Peace Officer and Resisting

Allegedly... Jonathan Steven Chavez, a 35-year-old resident of Mesilla, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on July 26, 2026. Chavez faces multiple misdemeanor allegations following an incident at Calle de Parian, where he was assigned booking number 2600005904. The charges include assault on a peace officer, resisting or obstructing, and concealing identity. He is currently being held without bond. Assault on a peace officer is a charge involving the alleged threat or attempt to commit a battery upon a member of law enforcement while they are performing their official duties. The arrest location on Calle de Parian falls within the jurisdiction of the Mesilla Marshals or Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office. A no-bond hold indicates that the individual is being detained until a preliminary appearance before a magistrate or judge. The charges are allegations, and Chavez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.