Las Cruces Man, 54, Booked on Aggravated Dwi and Traffic Charges

Allegedly... Mario Gerardo Teran, a 54-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 21, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody near the intersection of Amador Avenue and Water Street under booking number 2600005035. He faces charges of aggravated driving while under the influence, operating a vehicle without a driver's license, and failing to stop at a stop sign. The aggravated DWI classification in New Mexico typically applies to cases involving a high blood-alcohol content, an injury, or a refusal to submit to chemical testing. According to the detention center records, Teran is being held without bond on these specific counts. The arrest location suggests the encounter occurred within the downtown district of Las Cruces. The charges are allegations, and Teran is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.