
Deming Police Chief Bobby Orosco said 26-year-old Carlos Pena has been charged with robbery, tampering with evidence and conspiracy. He is being held on $40,000 bond.
The woman who was robbed initially described the man who knocked on her door at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday as wearing a white bandana across his face, brandishing a knife and demanding money. The woman said she gave the man an undisclosed about of money and he fled on foot.
Orosco said a follow-up interview with the woman revealed a more detailed description which led detectives to Pena.
Orosco said during questioning Pena admitted his involvement in the armed robbery.