Clovis Woman Arrested on Battery, Delinquency, and Motor Vehicle Theft Charges
On December 20, 2024, at 6:16 AM, Marijane Reyes Salas, an 18-year-old resident of Clovis, New Mexico, was arrested in Curry County. She faces three charges: aggravated battery without great bodily harm under statute 30-03-05(B), contributing to the delinquency of a minor under statute 30-06-03, and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle under statute 66-03-0504(A)(1).
Aggravated battery without great bodily harm is a fourth-degree felony in New Mexico. It applies to situations where an individual intentionally strikes or injures another person in a way that does not result in severe physical harm. Penalties for a conviction can include up to 18 months in prison, fines of up to $5,000, and restitution to the victim.
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a fourth-degree felony that occurs when an individual encourages or facilitates unlawful behavior by a minor. This charge also carries potential penalties of up to 18 months in prison and fines of up to $5,000.
Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony, involves intentionally taking or using a vehicle without the owner’s consent. Penalties can include up to 18 months in prison, fines, and restitution for damages caused to the vehicle.
Salas, described as a 4’11” female weighing 97 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, is expected to appear in court to address the charges. Authorities in Curry County continue to emphasize the seriousness of crimes involving violence, juvenile endangerment, and property theft. This case highlights the significant legal consequences associated with such offenses in New Mexico.
Charges Below:
Booking Date: 12/20/24 City: Clovis, New Mexico Age/YOB: 18
Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Weight: 97 Height: 4'11" Gender: Female
| Title | Type | Bond |
| AGGRAVATED BATTERY (NO GREAT BODILY HARM) | $ | |
| CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR | $ | |
| unlawful taking of a motor vehicle | $ |