Las Cruces Woman, 19, Charged with Assault

Allegedly... Leia Mary Elwess, 19, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on May 19, 2026 under booking number 2600004014. The booking sheet lists one charge: Assault (misdemeanor). The charges are allegations, and Leia Mary Elwess is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.