WILLIAMSPORT- The United States Attorney’s office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Daniel Lopez, 46, an inmate in the United States Penitentiary, Lewisburg, PA (USP Lewisburg), was indicted on October 22, 2026, by a federal grand jury for possessing contraband in prison.According to United States Attorney Brian D. Miller, the indictment alleges that on May 9, 2026, Lopez possessed Methamphetamine in USP Lewisburg.The Federal Bureau of Prisons and the FBI Philadelphia’s Capital Area Resident Agency investigated the matter. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Zenzinger is prosecuting the case.The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 20 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following the finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing states and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.# # #
Source: U.S. Department of Justice