Federal agents on Friday put a Norcross man in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, adding Alberto Lopez to the federal wanted list on a charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. The alert went out as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration's regular “Fugitive Friday” social posts and quickly spread across federal law enforcement accounts. Officials warned that Lopez may be armed and dangerous and told the public not to approach him under any circumstances.
DEA Wanted Listing
According to the DEA, Lopez was born in 1981 and is described as a white male about 5'7" and 245 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. The agency lists his last known address as Norcross, Ga., and notes NCIC number W841606764 on its online poster. The listing carries a clear warning: “Fugitive may be armed and dangerous.”
How To Report Tips
Federal authorities say tips should go to the U.S. Marshals Service, which handles fugitive investigations. The Marshals' submit a tip page lists the email address [email protected] and the 24 hour tip line at 1 877 WANTED2 (926 8332). Anyone facing an immediate threat is instructed to call 911 before anything else.
Federal Crackdown In Metro Atlanta
The Lopez alert comes as federal prosecutors keep up pressure on major drug cases in the Atlanta area. Prosecutors recently secured a guilty plea in a case tied to more than 170 pounds of cocaine, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. That release highlights the Atlanta division's work with task force partners to disrupt suppliers and large shipments moving into the metro area.
Anyone who believes they have seen Lopez or knows where he might be is urged not to confront him and instead report tips to the U.S. Marshals Service or local police. Readers can view the DEA wanted poster on the DEA site and see the original “Fugitive Friday” alert on X.
