El Paso Man, 39, Booked in Las Cruces on Aggravated Dwi and Lane Usage Charges

Allegedly... Manuel Martinez, a 39-year-old resident of El Paso, Texas, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 12, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at the intersection of University Avenue and Turrentine Drive in Las Cruces. Martinez faces misdemeanor charges of aggravated driving while under the influence and a lane usage violation, with his booking number recorded as 2600007329. An aggravated DWI charge in New Mexico generally involves an allegation that a driver operated a vehicle with a blood-alcohol content of .16 or higher, or refused chemical testing following an arrest. The lane usage charge pertains to the requirement that drivers maintain a single lane of travel and only move when safe. Both charges were filed following the stop at the University and Turrentine intersection, and he is currently held without bond. The charges are allegations, and Martinez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.