On May 16, 2025, Las Cruces Police Officers responded to a behavioral incident involving a 20-year-old woman. The reporting party stated that the woman had locked herself inside the house and was exhibiting aggressive behavior. She had attacked a staff member, thrown rocks at vehicles, and possessed a knife. Officers approached the residence and attempted to communicate with the woman, but she initially refused to open the door. After talking to her for a few minutes, she opened the door but was holding a knife in her right hand. Officers attempted to engage in dialogue and de-escalate the situation with little success. After many minutes, the woman exited the house and was taken into custody. She was transported to the Dona Ana County Detention Center, where she was booked on 2 felony counts of Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer. On September 11, 2025, all charges were dismissed as the woman was found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial.