Tucson Man, 46, Booked in Doña Ana County on Domestic Battery Charge

Allegedly... Joshua Earl Stephens, a 46-year-old resident of Tucson, Arizona, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 16, 2026. He faces a misdemeanor charge of battery against a household member following an arrest at the intersection of Interstate 10 and I-10. Booking records indicate he is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600007468. In New Mexico, a charge of battery against a household member involves the alleged intentional touching or striking of a family or household member in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. The arrest occurred near a major interstate junction, which falls under the jurisdiction of local and county law enforcement. A no-bond hold typically indicates that the individual must remain in custody until a preliminary appearance before a magistrate or judge. The charges are allegations, and Joshua Earl Stephens is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.