Las Cruces Man, 40, Booked on Felony Assault and Property Damage Charges

Allegedly... Marco Antonio Butchard, a 40-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was taken into custody on July 10, 2026. He was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center under booking number 2600005483. Butchard faces two felony counts including aggravated assault and criminal damage to property exceeding $1,000, along with a misdemeanor charge of battery against a household member. Records indicate he is currently being held without bond following an arrest at 910 Parker Road. The charges involve allegations of physical confrontation and significant property destruction within a residential setting. Aggravated assault in New Mexico typically involves the use of a weapon or an intent to commit a felony, while the property damage charge reflects an estimated loss of more than $1,000. The battery charge specifically pertains to an alleged incident involving a household member, a category that covers various domestic relationships under state law. The charges are allegations, and Butchard is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.