Kidnapping case pending as judge revokes probation, sending Las Cruces man to prison

Kidnapping case pending as judge revokes probation, sending Las Cruces man to prison by Staff Fri, November 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM Mugshot of Jesus Moreno (Credit: Dona Ana County Detention Center) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Las Cruces Probation revocation Kidnapping High-speed chase Aggravated assault Criminal sexual penetration Dona Ana County Fernando Macias LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A Las Cruces man accused of kidnapping a woman and leading police on a high-speed chase in July has been ordered to serve more than four years in prison after a judge revoked his probation in four earlier cases. According to the Dona Ana County District Attorney's Office on Friday, Jesus Moreno was sentenced to four years and 171 days in prison for violating the terms of probation he was serving for four previous cases. The violations stemmed from a July arrest following an alleged kidnapping and high-speed pursuit. On Thursday, District Court Judge Conrad F. Perea approved the state’s motion to revoke Moreno’s probation in all four cases and ordered him to serve the remaining portions of his original sentences in prison. Those convictions included criminal sexual penetration, multiple counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a household member, aggravated battery on a household member, and other offenses. According to the district attorney’s office, 30-year-old Moreno violated the conditions of his probation during a July altercation with a woman that led to his arrest on new charges, Investigators said the woman told police she met Moreno in a parking lot near Lohman Avenue. During the encounter, Moreno allegedly held up a folding knife to several parts of her body, including her neck, took her cellphone, and drove off with her in the vehicle. While driving, he allegedly struck her several times and threatened to kill her, authorities said. Police said the woman eventually jumped from the moving vehicle near Lohman Avenue and Sonoma Ranch Boulevard, then ran to a witness’s vehicle and called 911. Las Cruces police later located Moreno and attempted a traffic stop, but he failed to stop and led officers on a high-speed pursuit, according to the investigation. During the pursuit, Moreno allegedly caused two traffic accidents before officers used a pursuit intervention technique to bring his vehicle to a stop. Moreno was charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault against a household member with a deadly weapon, interference with communications, and aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer. According to the Doña Ana County District Attorney's Office, those charges remain pending and could result in additional prison time if convicted. “Moreno is a violent, repeat offender whose actions posed an extreme threat to our community. Our office made it a priority to revoke his probation so he can now serve the remainder of his time in prison,” District Attorney Fernando Macias said. “Holding violent offenders accountable remains a top priority for our office.” Deputy District Attorney Mark Abramson prosecuted the probation revocation proceedings on behalf of the State of New Mexico following an investigation by the Las Cruces Police Department. Deputy District Attorney Anne Swank will prosecute the pending charges against Moreno. RECOMMENDED: Las Cruces police arrest man after kidnapping ended in a high-speed chase and two crashes Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 11 NEW Crime Stoppers of El Paso's 'Most Wanted' fugitives for the week of Nov. 14 4 NEW El Paso airport awaits FAA guidance as nationwide ground stop continues 4 Lights on the Lake returns to Ascarate Park Dec. 5 with free nightly holiday displays 4 Man in his 40s taken into custody after Central El Paso shooting; 1 injured