Man charged in armed robbery at Las Cruces Walgreens Wednesday night
A Las Cruces man faces armed robbery and conspiracy charges after a reported Wednesday night robbery at a Walgreens on East Lohman Avenue.
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Man accused of throwing dogs in Las Cruces barricade incident faces animal cruelty charges
A Las Cruces man faces two felony animal cruelty charges after police say he threw two dogs during a domestic incident that later involved gunfire and a barricade.
Judge grants temporary protection order against Las Cruces tattoo artist after assault allegations
A judge has granted a temporary protection order against a Las Cruces tattoo artist charged with sexual assault, alleging threats and ongoing safety concerns in new court filings.
Man charged with 1st-degree child abuse after allegedly leaving injured teen in desert following ATV crash
A man faces a 1st-degree child abuse charge after allegedly leaving an injured teen in the desert and taking a vehicle following an ATV crash, according to court records.
Las Cruces tattoo artist charged with multiple sexual assault counts; prosecutors seek to keep him jailed pending trial
A Las Cruces tattoo artist faces multiple felony sexual assault charges, and prosecutors are seeking to keep him jailed pending trial, according to court records.
Judge denies new trial for Young Park shooter, sets hearing on alleged juror misconduct
A judge upheld Tomas Rivas’ Young Park murder convictions, rejecting claims of withheld evidence and insufficient proof while ordering a May 7 hearing on alleged juror misconduct.
Las Cruces jury convicts Josiah Ontiveros on three counts of first-degree murder in Young Park mass shooting
A Las Cruces jury found Josiah Ontiveros guilty on three counts of first-degree murder in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting and not guilty on three conspiracy charges.
AG: Woman found by Border Patrol in El Paso van abuse case leads to 20-year plea
A woman found by Border Patrol in a van at an El Paso port of entry later died, leading to a 20-year plea in a New Mexico abuse case.
Las Cruces man charged with strangulation in domestic violence case, court records show
Las Cruces man Josiah Carter charged with aggravated battery after police say he grabbed his girlfriend by the throat and restricted her breathing.
