Sunland Park Man, 78, Booked on Charges of Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Allegedly... Rogelio Carrasco, a 78-year-old resident of Sunland Park, was arrested on Aug. 6, 2026, and booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center. He was processed under booking number 2600006255 on three misdemeanor charges, including leaving the scene of an accident and failure to stop and render aid. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 111 EM CT and is currently held without bond. The charges involve allegations of failing to provide immediate notice of an accident as required by New Mexico law. These specific misdemeanor counts generally pertain to incidents where a driver is accused of departing a collision site without exchanging information or assisting others involved. The arrest location at 111 EM CT falls within the jurisdiction of Doña Ana County. The charges are allegations, and Rogelio Carrasco is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.