Las Cruces Woman, 38, Booked on Aggravated Assault and Weapons Charges

Allegedly... Martha Maricela Madrid, a 38-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 26, 2026. She faces two felony counts of aggravated assault, one felony count of tampering with evidence, and a misdemeanor charge for negligent use of a deadly weapon. The arrest occurred at 3815 S Main St Spc 128, and records indicate she is currently held without bond under booking number 2600007783. In New Mexico, aggravated assault involves the unlawful use of a weapon to strike at or threaten another person. The tampering with evidence charge suggests an allegation that the defendant altered or hid physical items to disrupt a potential investigation. The misdemeanor charge for negligent use of a deadly weapon typically addresses the unsafe handling or discharge of a firearm in a way that endangers public safety. The charges are allegations, and Madrid is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.