Las Cruces Man, 41, Booked on Felony Charge Following Federal Transfer

Allegedly... Luis Fajardo-ruiz, a 41-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 21, 2026. Records indicate he was processed under booking number 2600007598 on a felony charge categorized as all other offenses. He is currently being held without bond. The arrest originated from a federal transfer, a procedure typically involving the movement of an individual from federal custody to local or state jurisdiction to address specific legal matters. Because the booking is classified under a general offense category, the specific nature of the underlying allegations is tied to the federal detainer or transfer order. The charges are allegations, and Fajardo-ruiz is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.