Las Cruces Man, 25, Booked on Felony Cocaine and Aggravated Dwi Charges

Allegedly... Martin Alfredo Salas Garcia, a 25-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 29, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at the South Main Street and Interstate 10 eastbound on-ramp. He faces a felony charge of possession of cocaine and a misdemeanor charge of aggravated driving while under the influence. The arrest occurred at a major transit junction, resulting in Garcia being held without a set bond at the time of his booking. Felony drug possession charges in New Mexico generally involve the alleged discovery of controlled substances by law enforcement, while an aggravated DWI designation typically indicates a high breath-alcohol level or a refusal to submit to testing. The charges are allegations, and Garcia is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.