Man wanted for stabbing woman in Las Cruces

One person left with life-threatening injuries after overnight stabbing — MGN

Published March 30, 2022 4:59 PM

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico -- Las Cruce police are searching for 40-year-old Rodrigo Villegas after an early morning incident on the 1800 block of Sexton Street.

Police say they responded to a report of a domestic disturbance just before 1 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a woman with a stab wound. She was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Police issued a warrant for Villegas for the charges of aggravated battery on a household member and battery on a household member. Police say additional charges may follow.

Police are asking anyone with information on Villegas's whereabouts to call them at (575) 526-0795.