Las Cruces Man, 38, Booked on Two Felony Counts of Child Abuse

Allegedly... Juan Medina, a 38-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Oct. 12, 2026. He faces two felony charges for abuse of a child following an arrest at 213 McFie Avenue. Medina is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600008164. In New Mexico, child abuse charges involve allegations that a person knowingly or negligently caused a minor to be placed in a situation that may endanger their life or health. The arrest location on McFie Avenue falls within the jurisdiction of local Las Cruces law enforcement. The no-bond status indicates that the defendant is being detained pending a pretrial hearing to determine if he will remain in custody. The charges are allegations, and Juan Medina is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.