Quentin John Crist, 48, of Las Cruces Booked on Felony Parole Violation

Allegedly... Quentin John Crist, 48, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Dona Ana County Detention Center at 1:33 p.m. on March 24, 2026, on a single felony parole violation. The arrest location is recorded as 2312 Solar Way in Las Cruces, and no bond was set, meaning Crist is being held pending further proceedings. Parole violations are filed by the New Mexico Corrections Department when a person released from prison is accused of breaking the terms of their supervision, such as missing required meetings, failing a drug test, or being cited for new conduct. A parole board or the sentencing court ultimately decides whether the violation is sustained. Booking documents reviewed for this report do not identify the underlying conviction that placed Crist on parole, and no publicly filed case details tied to this booking were located in open sources. No attorney of record was listed. Charges are allegations; defendants are presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.