Las Cruces Man, 35, Booked on Multiple Counts of Failure to Appear

Allegedly... Stephen Anthony Chavez, a 35-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Sept. 3, 2026. Chavez was taken into custody at 760 Avenida de Mesilla under booking number 2600007039. He faces five misdemeanor counts of failure to appear and is currently being held without bond. A failure to appear charge is typically issued by a court when a defendant does not attend a scheduled hearing or proceeding. The arrest at the Avenida de Mesilla location indicates the execution of warrants related to these prior absences. The no-bond status reflects a judicial requirement for the individual to remain in custody until they can be brought before a judge to address the underlying legal matters. The charges are allegations, and Chavez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.