Las Cruces Woman, 49, Booked on Dwi and Negligent Use of a Deadly Weapon

Allegedly... Viola Ann Nunez, 49, of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 3, 2026. Records indicate she was taken into custody at 595 S. Valley in Las Cruces and assigned booking number 2600004367. She faces misdemeanor charges including driving under the influence of liquor or drugs, negligent use of a deadly weapon, and failure to exercise due care during a collision. According to the booking data, Nunez is being held without bond on the weapons and DWI charges. The charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon is a classification used in New Mexico when an individual is accused of handling a firearm or other dangerous instrument while under the influence of intoxicants or in a manner that endangers others. The arrest location suggests the incident occurred within the city limits of Las Cruces. The charges are allegations, and Nunez is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.