Las Cruces Man, 29, Booked on Concealing Identity and Resisting Charges

Allegedly... Semajae Jamal Stark, a 29-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 20, 2026. Stark was taken into custody at 2186 S. Espina on suspicion of concealing identity and resisting or obstructing an officer. Booking records under number 2600006660 indicate he is currently being held without bond. The charges involve allegations of hindering a law enforcement investigation or refusing to provide identification during a police encounter. In New Mexico, concealing identity is classified as a petty misdemeanor, while resisting or obstructing is a misdemeanor offense. The arrest occurred within the jurisdiction of the Las Cruces Police Department. The charges are allegations, and Stark is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.