Cuban National, 44, Booked in Santa Teresa on Felony Charge, Held Without Bond

Allegedly... Michel Gainza-Bavastro, 44, listed as a resident of La Havana, Cuba, was booked into the Doña Ana County jail on Oct. 1, 2025, under booking number 2500008141. Records show the arrest occurred in Santa Teresa and list a single felony count categorized as All Other Offenses. No bond amount was set at the time of booking. Publicly available news reports and federal press releases reviewed for this case did not return a confirmed match to Gainza-Bavastro by name, age and location. The booking sheet is the only public document available at this time, and the nature of the underlying felony has not been detailed in court filings accessible online. Charges reflect an accusation only. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.