Las Cruces Man, 30, Booked on Dwi and Traffic Charges Near I-25

Allegedly... Tomas Guerreo Barreras, a 30-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 22, 2026. He faces misdemeanor charges including driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs, lane usage violations, and making an improper turn. The booking, recorded under number 2600006750, indicates he was processed with no bond initially set. The arrest took place at the intersection of East University Avenue and Interstate 25. Under New Mexico law, a DWI charge involves allegations of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or controlled substances. The accompanying traffic citations for lane usage and improper turns are common secondary charges in stops involving suspected impairment within this jurisdiction. The charges are allegations, and Guerreo Barreras is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.