La Mesa Man, 19, Booked on Resisting or Obstructing Charge

Allegedly... Lucio Fernando Soriano, a 19-year-old resident of La Mesa, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 9, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 5800 S Highway 28 and assigned booking number 2600006336. He faces a misdemeanor charge of resisting or obstructing, with bond currently listed at zero. In New Mexico, a charge of resisting or obstructing typically involves allegations of evading or interfering with a law enforcement officer in the performance of their duties. The arrest location on South Highway 28 falls within the jurisdiction of Doña Ana County authorities. A zero-bond status often indicates that a defendant is held pending a preliminary hearing or released on their own recognizance depending on court protocols. The charges are allegations, and Soriano is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.