Strickland v. City of Las Cruces et al

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
JONATHAN STRICKLAND, an individual,
Plaintiff,
v. Case No. CIV-23-00116 KG/KRS
CITY OF LAS CRUCES, a municipal
entity; JOSHUA SAVAGE, individually and
in his official capacity as a sergeant for the
Las Cruces Police Department, MANUEL
FRIAS, individually and in his official
capacity as a police officer for the Las
Cruces Police Department; NATHAN
KRAUSE, individually and in his official
capacity as a police officer for the Las
Cruces Police Department; DANIEL
BENOIT, individually and in his official
capacity as a police officer for the Las
Cruces Police Department; ANTHONY
LUCERO, individually and in his official
capacity as a police officer for the Las
Cruces Police Department; and DOES 1-50,
inclusive, individually and in their official
capacity as police officers for the Las Cruces
Police Department,
Defendants.
JUDGMENT
THIS MATTER came for trial in Las Cruces on February 17, 2026, through February 26,
2026, before this Court and a jury. The issues were duly tried and the jury rendered its verdict on
February 26, 2026, finding against Plaintiff and in favor of Defendants. The Court therefore orders
that the Plaintiff recover nothing and that the action is dismissed on the merits. Pursuant to Rule
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58(b)(2), the Clerk, shall enter judgment against Plaintiff and for Defendants. Should Defendants
seek costs under Rule 54, he must file a “Bill of Costs” within 14 days of the date of this order.
/s/Kenneth J. Gonzales___________________
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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