Las Cruces Man, 47, Booked on Federal Charges Involving Destructive Device

Allegedly... Richard Sepulveda, 47, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Jan. 28, 2026. Records indicate he is being held without bond under booking number 2600000692 on a felony charge categorized as all other offenses. The arrest took place at 999 W. Amador in Las Cruces following an investigation involving federal authorities. According to court and news reports, Sepulveda was arrested by the ATF in connection with an arson investigation at an apartment complex on South Telshor Boulevard. Department of Justice records indicate he appeared in federal court charged with possession of an unregistered destructive device. The allegations involve the use of Molotov cocktails to ignite fires at the residential location. The charges are allegations, and Sepulveda is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.