Johnattan Fernandez Lopez/Dominican Republic/Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl

Johnattan Fernandez Lopez, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, was arrested by ICE New Orleans during a targeted enforcement action. Officials documented the arrest in the New Orleans field area and listed the case among recent narcotics-related actions. He was transferred to federal custody following the operation and remains detained while the case proceeds through criminal and immigration channels. Records associated with the arrest identify prior federal narcotics conduct as the central element of his criminal history.

According to case documentation, Fernandez Lopez was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and received a sentence of 60 months in prison. The conviction reflects participation in a distribution scheme involving a Schedule II synthetic opioid, with the sentence imposed in federal court after adjudication. The fentanyl conviction is highlighted as the most serious offense in his record. Current proceedings will address his custody status, appearance dates, and any additional steps required by the court and detention authorities. No release conditions have been announced, and future filings will determine next actions in the criminal matter while immigration processing continues.