Las Cruces Man, 62, Booked on Multiple Felony Drug and Tampering Charges

Allegedly... Larry Wayne Silva, a 62-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 1, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 1140 Colorado Street under booking number 2600007006. He faces three felony counts, including possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, and tampering with evidence. The charges involve the alleged possession of Schedule I through IV substances and the intentional alteration or concealment of physical evidence. The arrest occurred within the jurisdiction of the Las Cruces Police Department. Silva is currently being held without a specified bond amount according to the initial booking report. The charges are allegations, and Larry Wayne Silva is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.