NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 17, 2026Hillsborough
New Mexico State Police arrest Texas fugitive Bryan Stewart in Las Cruces
New Mexico State Police arrested Bryan Stewart, a 42-year-old fugitive from Texas, on August 13, 2026, for violating his probation related to a prior conviction for an inappropriate relationship with a student. Stewart was taken into custody without incident at a residence near a Las Cruces Walmart and is currently held at the Doña Ana County Detention Center.
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The arrest removes a from the community and facilitates his return to Texas to face legal consequences for violating probation terms.
Key Facts
- Bryan Stewart, age 42, was arrested on August 13, 2026.
- The arrest was executed by the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Fugitive Apprehension Unit.
- Stewart was wanted by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for violating probation.
- The original charges involved an inappropriate relationship between an educator and a student.
- The suspect was located at a residence near a Walmart in Las Cruces.
- The arrest was made without incident.
- The suspect is currently held at the Doña Ana County Detention Center.
- The operation involved coordination between NMSP, Las Cruces police, and U.S. Marshals.
Who's Mentioned
locationDoña Ana County Detention Center“Facility where the suspect is detained”locationLas Cruces“Location of the arrest”organizationEl Paso County Sheriff's Office“Agency that provided information on the fugitive”personBryan Stewart“Fugitive arrested for probation violation”organizationNew Mexico State Police“Law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest”other42“Age of the suspect”