Las Cruces Man, 47, Booked on Charges of Leaving the Scene and Driving Violations

Allegedly... Ricky Clark, a 47-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 30, 2026. He faces multiple petty misdemeanor charges, including leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a license, and driving with a suspended license. The booking record, numbered 2600007877, indicates that the arrest took place at the intersection of Thorpe and Vanegas. The charges involve alleged traffic violations and post-accident conduct within the local jurisdiction. Leaving the scene of an accident typically refers to a driver's failure to remain at the site of a collision to provide identification or assistance. Clark was processed with no bond set at the time of his initial booking. The charges are allegations, and Clark is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.