Las Cruces Man, 38, Booked on Aggravated Battery Charges

Allegedly... Sammy Chavez, a 38-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on May 10, 2026. Records indicate he was detained near the intersection of Jones and Montana on suspicion of aggravated battery against a household member causing great bodily harm and a misdemeanor count of battery against a household member. Chavez is currently being held without bond under booking number 2600003739. According to news and booking reports, the charges involve allegations of physical violence against a member of his household. The most serious charge, aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm, is classified as a felony under New Mexico law and reflects a case where the alleged victim sustained significant injury. Chavez was processed into the county facility following the incident reported in early May. The charges are allegations, and Sammy Chavez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.