Las Cruces Woman, 34, Booked on Felony Shoplifting and Conspiracy Charges

Allegedly... Stephanie Garay, a 34-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 1, 2026. Garay faces felony charges of shoplifting between $500 and $2,500 and conspiracy to commit a fourth-degree felony. The booking, assigned number 2600006088, followed an arrest at 790 Avenida de Mesilla, and she is currently held without bond. According to news and court records, the charges involve allegations of retail theft and acting in concert with others to facilitate the crime. The incident occurred at a commercial location on Avenida de Mesilla, where authorities identified Garay as a participant in the alleged activity. These specific fourth-degree felony counts reflect the value of the property involved and the collaborative nature of the offense. The charges are allegations, and Garay is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.