Las Cruces Man, 37, Booked on Felony Probation Violation Following Federal Search

Allegedly... Matthew Esai Hernandez, a 37-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on May 12, 2026. Hernandez was taken into custody at 1102 Alamo St. and is currently held without bond under booking number 2600003851. The primary charge listed in the county record is a felony probation violation. According to news reports, Hernandez was charged in a federal child exploitation case following a search conducted at a Las Cruces residence. The investigation, which involved federal authorities, reportedly focused on the residence of the 37-year-old, who has been identified in local coverage as the son of a Las Cruces bounty hunter. The charges are allegations, and Hernandez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.