Las Cruces Man, 37, Booked on Felony Assault of Peace Officer Charges

Allegedly... Joshua A. Heath, a 37-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Feb. 2, 2026. Heath faces multiple charges, including two felony counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer, resisting or obstructing, violation of a domestic violence order, and a felony probation violation. Records indicate he is currently being held without bond following his arrest at a residence on Holsome Road. According to news and booking reports, the charges stem from an incident referenced as a Holsome Road call. The allegations include two counts of felony-level assault directed at law enforcement officers and misdemeanor charges related to non-compliance and the violation of a standing domestic violence order. The probation violation charge was processed directly at the detention facility following the initial response. The charges are allegations, and Joshua A. Heath is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.