Las Cruces Woman, 37, Booked on Felony Warrants Following Identity Theft Case

Allegedly... Karen Michelle Montoya, a 37-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 24, 2026. Records indicate she was taken into custody at 1425 Durazno and is currently held on two felony counts of failure to appear. Her total bond has been set at $10,000 for the two charges under booking number 2600005100. According to news reports, Montoya was arrested in connection with an extensive identity theft investigation involving more than 100 related charges. The current booking stems from warrants issued after she allegedly failed to appear for court proceedings related to those previous allegations. The charges are allegations, and Montoya is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.