Las Cruces Man, 56, Booked on Aggravated Assault Charge at Main Street

Allegedly... Scott Heiple, 56, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on July 4, 2026. He is being held under booking number 2600005323 on a felony charge of aggravated assault. The arrest occurred at 201 N. Main St. in Las Cruces, and records currently indicate no bond has been set. In New Mexico, a charge of aggravated assault generally involves an unlawful attack or threat of an attack with a deadly weapon or while wearing a disguise. The arrest location on North Main Street falls within the municipal jurisdiction of Las Cruces. A no-bond hold typically signifies that the defendant will remain in custody pending a pretrial detention hearing or an initial court appearance. The charges are allegations, and Heiple is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.