Las Cruces Man, 38, Booked on Charges of Aggravated Dwi and Domestic Assault

Allegedly... Victor Castruita, a 38-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Aug. 28, 2026. Records indicate he was taken into custody at 1124 Gardner and assigned booking number 2600006893. He faces charges of aggravated D.W.I. and assault against a household member, with no bond currently set. Under New Mexico law, aggravated driving while under the influence is a misdemeanor charge that typically involves a high blood-alcohol level or a refusal to submit to testing. The assault charge is classified as a petty misdemeanor, indicating an allegation of threatening or offensive behavior toward a family or household member. The arrest location on Gardner Avenue falls within the jurisdiction of local Las Cruces law enforcement. The charges are allegations, and Victor Castruita is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.