Las Cruces Man, 21, Booked on Battery Against a Household Member Charge

Allegedly... Timothy Edward Covington, 21, of Las Cruces, was booked into jail early April 14, 2026, on a misdemeanor charge of battery against a household member, according to booking records. The arrest was reported at an apartment in the 3200 block of East University Avenue, and Covington was being held without bond. Under New Mexico law, battery against a household member is a misdemeanor that applies when a person allegedly uses unlawful force against a spouse, former spouse, family member or person with whom they share a household or intimate relationship. A no-bond hold is common in domestic violence bookings pending an initial appearance before a judge. No additional details about the circumstances of the incident were listed in the booking record, and a review of Las Cruces area court filings and news coverage did not surface further public information about the case at the time of publication. Covington has not been convicted of the allegation, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The case is expected to proceed in Doña Ana County Magistrate Court.