United States of America v. Renato Salazar-Lopez

Hammond, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin.



The United States of America charged Renato Salazar-Lopez, age 37, of San Ysidro, California, with possession with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin.



According to evidence presented at trial, on September 28, 2018, on Interstate 90 near the Portage Toll Plaza, a Hobart police officer made a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Renato Salazar-Lopez. During a search of the vehicle, police recovered approximately 4.8 kilograms of heroin in the trunk.



Sentencing is scheduled to take place on February 16, 2021.



This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration with the assistance of the Hobart Police Department. This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Thomas M. McGrath.



21:841(a)(1)& 841(b)(1)(A) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE HEROIN and FORFEITURE ALLEGATION

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Defendant was found guilty by a jury.