Saavedra was considered armed and dangerous and has a history of violent offenses, including Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Source: New Mexico State Police (via Facebook)
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On November 17, 2025, around 11:00 a.m., the New Mexico State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit and the NMSP Tactical Unit safely arrested 28-year-old Gabriel Henry Saavedra in Las Cruces.
Saavedra had a nationwide extraditable warrant for:
- -Kidnapping (1st Degree)
- -Battery Against a Household Member
- -Criminal Damage to Property
Saavedra was considered armed and dangerous and has a history of violent offenses, including Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center without further incident.
For details regarding the ongoing investigation, please contact the Las Cruces Police Department.
The New Mexico State Police remains dedicated to protecting our communities and working closely with our partner agencies to keep New Mexico safe.
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