Chaparral Man, 46, Booked on Felony Probation Violation From Otero County

Allegedly... Victor Montenegro, 46, of Chaparral was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Jan. 15, 2026, according to jail records. The booking sheet shows a single felony count for probation violation, with the arrest location recorded as the Otero County Detention Center. The transfer-style entry suggests Montenegro was moved from the Otero County facility to face the violation hold in Doña Ana County. No bond is listed on the count. A review of New Mexico news outlets and court announcements turned up no additional public reporting tied to this booking, and the underlying case that prompted the alleged probation violation is not described in the booking record. The charge is an allegation; Montenegro is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.