Las Cruces Man, 38, Booked on Failure to Appear Warrant

Allegedly... Michael Eric Thau, a 38-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 22, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 1256 El Paseo Road under booking number 2600007643. He faces a misdemeanor charge for failure to appear and is currently being held without bond. A failure to appear charge generally stems from a defendant not attending a scheduled court proceeding or hearing as required by a judge. The arrest took place within the city limits of Las Cruces, placing the case under the jurisdiction of the local magistrate or municipal court system. This type of warrant typically remains active until the individual is brought before the court to address the underlying legal matter. The charges are allegations, and Michael Eric Thau is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.