Las Cruces Man, 40, Booked on Felony Charge of Firearm Possession by a Felon

Allegedly... Mariano Hernandez, 40, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 28, 2026. Hernandez faces a felony charge of receipt or possession of a firearm by a felon following an arrest at 3421 NM 28. According to booking records, he is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600007837. A charge of firearm possession by a felon generally involves allegations that an individual previously convicted of a felony was found to be in control of a weapon. The arrest occurred within the jurisdiction of Doña Ana County, where local statutes prohibit the receipt or transport of firearms by individuals with specific prior criminal histories. A no-bond hold indicates the individual is being detained pending a further hearing or judicial review. The charges are allegations, and Hernandez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.