Las Cruces Man, 44, Booked on Domestic Assault and Battery Charges

Allegedly... Roy Ruiz, 44, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on July 4, 2026. Ruiz was taken into custody on three misdemeanor counts involving alleged domestic violence, including one count of assault against a household member and two counts of battery against a household member. The arrest took place at an apartment complex on the 2100 block of Dessert Drive, and records show he is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600005313. Domestic violence charges in New Mexico typically involve allegations of physical contact or the threat of violence against a family or household member. The battery charges are classified as misdemeanors, while the assault charge is listed as a petty misdemeanor. These classifications generally carry different potential penalties and legal requirements for court appearances. The charges are allegations, and Ruiz is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.