Pleasantville Man Admits Cocaine, Fentanyl Were His After Traffic Stop

Mays Landing, N.J. — A Pleasantville man has pleaded guilty after a K-9 alerted officers to the odor of narcotics during a traffic stop, leading to the discovery of cocaine and fentanyl.

35-year-old Jonathan G. Lopez entered his plea Monday, October 19, to a charge of second-degree possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. The plea agreement calls for a five-year sentence in New Jersey State Prison.

According to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, Atlantic City Police stopped a vehicle for motor vehicle violations on December 8, 2025. Lopez was a passenger.

A narcotics K-9 gave a positive indication for the odor of narcotics. Officers searched the vehicle and found a bag containing a large quantity of drugs on the passenger-side floor. Lopez took ownership of the drugs and admitted he had more on his person.

A lab report later confirmed the substances were cocaine and fentanyl.

Sentencing is scheduled for December 22, 2026.

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