Albuquerque Man, 33, Booked at Doña Ana County Detention Center on Federal Transfer

Joshua Medina, a 33-year-old resident of Albuquerque, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 23, 2026. The booking record, numbered 2600007662, indicates he is being held without bond on a felony charge categorized as all other offenses. The arrest originated as a federal transfer. According to news reports and court records, Medina was previously involved in a federal case regarding the coercion and enticement of a 16-year-old. Investigations into the matter highlighted his past involvement in local community programs despite his status as a sex offender. The current booking reflects his transfer within the federal system. Court and news records indicate Medina was convicted in this case, having pleaded guilty in federal court in 2017 to coercion and enticement.