Las Cruces Man, 36, Booked on Felony Failure to Appear and Shoplifting Charges

Allegedly... Steven Anthony Najvar, a 36-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on July 26, 2026. He faces multiple counts including a felony charge for failure to appear, alongside misdemeanor charges for shoplifting under $100, criminal trespass, and an additional failure to appear. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 1017 Hickory St, with a total bond set at $5,000 for the felony count while other charges carry no bond. According to booking entries and news records, the arrest stems from a series of non-appearances in court and an allegation of shoplifting involving property valued at less than $100. A failure to appear charge generally indicates that an individual did not attend a scheduled court proceeding, prompting a judge to issue a bench warrant for their arrest. The criminal trespass charge is associated with his presence at the detention facility during the booking process. The charges are allegations, and Najvar is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.