Las Cruces Woman, 27, Booked on Misdemeanor Dwi and Traffic Charges

Allegedly... Karla Stephanie Lule, a 27-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 23, 2026. Records indicate she was taken into custody following an incident on North Main Street, approximately 186 feet north of Elks Drive. She faces multiple misdemeanor counts including driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs, operating a vehicle without insurance, and a lane usage violation. The arrest location cited in booking documents suggests the interaction occurred on a primary thoroughfare within the Las Cruces city limits. A charge of driving under the influence in New Mexico typically involves allegations that a motorist's ability to operate a vehicle was impaired by alcohol or other substances. The additional citations represent standard traffic-related offenses often processed alongside impaired driving allegations. The charges are allegations, and Karla Stephanie Lule is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.