On May 2, 2025, Las Cruces Police Services Aide Escudero responded to a traffic collision. He suspected that the at-fault driver might be impaired, so he called for an officer to respond to his location. Officer Gomez arrived and attempted to interview the 66-year-old woman. She seemed too impaired to focus, comprehend, and speak coherently. Eventually, she was placed under arrested for Driving While Under the Influence. She was transported to the police station, where she could not provide a sufficient breath sample. She was then transported to the hospital for medical clearance before being taken to jail. All suspects are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.