Las Cruces Man, 47, Booked on Felony Probation Violation

Allegedly... Manuel Ortiz Ramirez, 47, of Las Cruces was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on February 16, 2026, on a single felony probation violation. The arrest was logged at 1865 W. Picacho Ave. in Las Cruces, and bond was set at $5,000. Felony probation violations are filed when prosecutors allege a person on supervised release has not met the terms of a prior sentence. Typical alleged breaches include missed reporting, failed drug screens, new arrests, or travel outside approved areas. The booking record does not identify the underlying case, and related court filings were not publicly available at the time. The allegation has not been resolved in court. Ortiz Ramirez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.