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Former Flomaton Cop Arrested In Molino Gets 10 Years For Trafficking Meth
November 23, 2023
A former Flomaton Police Department lieutenant has been convicted of drug trafficking after an investigation involving law enforcement from two states and the DEA that culminated in Molino.
Lopez entered a straight up plea to one count of trafficking in methamphetamine 28 to 200 grams and unlawful use of a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony.
Lopez was sentenced by Judge Coleman Robinston to 10 years in state prison, incluing a seven year mandatory minimum on the drug trafficking charge. He will receive credit for 346 days time served while awaiting trial. He will also be responsible for $518 in court costs and a $5,000 fine.
Lopez faced a maximum of 30 years in state prison, plus fines totaling $105,000.
Lopez arranged a narcotics deal for methamphetamine from an Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office investigator by phone and text messages. An arrest report states he arrived on December 7, 2020, at a predetermined location near the ECSO precinct in Molino and accepted the two ounces of methamphetamine from the undercover officer. He was then taken into custody by deputies and the SWAT team.
The cellphone used by Lopez to arrange the meth deal belonged to the Town of Flomaton, according to Escambia County (AL) Sheriff Health Jackson. As a result, Lopez was charged in Alabama for felony use of official position or office for personal gain.
Lopez was terminated from the Flomaton Police Department.
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9 Responses to “Former Flomaton Cop Arrested In Molino Gets 10 Years For Trafficking Meth”
Anyone ever notice when a cop gets arrested, not one person comes on here with that sob story like I read so many times of what a good guy he was or she was, it’s almost like people are vengeful. It would be so nice if the ones making negative comments could live up to the expectations they want from cops, but we all know that’s not gonna happen. What he did was obviously wrong and against the law. He will pay the price, which compared to other crimes his punishment was harsh. You say he’s held to a higher standard in one breath, but then next breath you claim cops are no better than anyone else.
Well he sure was a generous crooked cop and he sure smoked like a chimney I think we need more police officers just like him
Hey he was one of the coolest dope smoking cops I ever met
You’ve always been a joke!!! Glad to see the last laugh was on YOU this time!! Enjoy your new accommodations.. You should enjoy them just fine!
Perfect. He got just what he deserved.
Maybe he was just undercover and no one knew
Disgrace ! Should have got more .
GREAT JOB ALEO and Florida police. He took the plea but he’s still off the streets and he won’t be pushing his poison on anyone else. The bad part here is he did all of this while wearing a badge for the Flomaton Police Department…we are to trust our peace officers and I still do…the good ones. This act shouldn’t be a black eye against the entire department as some may see it…a crop in the field gets a “bare spot” every now and then but do we now the entire crop down because of one bad spot? No, we get rid /go around it during harvest season. Well, it’s “harvest season” up in Flomaton and the “bad seed” has been removed. Again, great job to all who helped put this one behind bars…at least for the next 7-10 years.
Good!!