Las Cruces Man, 46, Booked on Aggravated Assault and Evidence Tampering Charges

Allegedly... Ruben A. Olivas, a 46-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 20, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody near the intersection of Compress Road and Hayner Avenue. He faces felony charges of aggravated assault and tampering with evidence, along with a misdemeanor charge of battery. At the time of his intake, Olivas was assigned booking number 2600005021 and is currently being held without bond. The tampering with evidence charge is a felony classification used when an individual is accused of altering or hiding physical items to hinder a legal proceeding. A no-bond hold signifies that the individual remains in custody until a judge reviews the case to determine conditions for release. The charges are allegations, and Olivas is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.