Las Cruces Man, 38, Booked on Felony Warrant for Failure to Appear

Allegedly... Sammy G. Chavez, 38, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on July 17, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at the intersection of Durazno and Foster in Las Cruces on a felony charge of failure to appear. He is currently being held under a $20,000 bond. A failure to appear charge generally stems from a defendant missing a scheduled court proceeding while out on bond for a prior matter. The arrest location suggests the warrant was served within the city limits by local law enforcement. This charge is classified as a felony in this instance, reflecting the severity of the underlying case or the nature of the court order. The charges are allegations, and Sammy G. Chavez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.