Full Breakdown
Monty Lopez Arrested on Felony Marijuana Charge in Louisiana
4/29/2026, 8:01:50 PM
Arrest Overview
On April 28, Lafayette police booked Monty Lopez, 50, on a felony charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The arrest followed a police visit to his home on April 23 after officers responded to a mental-health-related complaint. Lopez remains in custody; his mugshot was posted online.
Family Background and Prior Legal Issues
Lopez is the father of TikTok star Addison Rae and her siblings Enzo and Lucas, whom he shares with ex-wife Sheri Easterling; he also has a daughter, Macye Neumeyer, from a previous relationship and married Kaitlyn Nicole Robins in October 2025. Prior legal incidents include an August 2024 obscenity arrest at a Lafayette Walgreens and a July 2025 charge for public exposure, both resulting in not-guilty pleas.
Timeline
- April 23 – Police respond to mental-health complaint at Lopez’s home.
- April 28 – Lopez booked on felony marijuana-distribution charge.
- Prior – Obscenity arrests reported in August 2024 and July 2025.
Official Statements
A Lafayette Police Department spokesperson said officers went to the home after receiving a mental-health complaint. Us Weekly confirmed the booking via online records and noted that it has not received a comment from Lopez.
Conflicting Reports
Sources differ on the date and details of Lopez’s earlier obscenity case: one cites an August 2024 Walgreens incident, another a July 2025 public-exposure charge, while a third mentions a 2025 arrest without specifics.
Potential Impact
The arrest has drawn renewed media scrutiny to both Lopez and Addison Rae, who has not issued a public comment.
Verbatim Quotes
- “From about three to six for me, Dad wasn't really in my life very much. I'm sure that was personal decisions on your part with Dad,” — Addison Rae, July 2020 podcast
- “You guys, I’m sure, kind of established that, like, ‘Hey, we’re gonna need some space. We need to have our time to figure things out.’” — Addison Rae, July 2020 podcast
- “To my fans who have supported me from Day 1, I love you, thank you,” — Addison Rae, Coachella performance, April 11 2026
- “You are truly something rare, beautiful and one of a kind in every way. I’ll always love you for exactly who you are, and I promise, I’ll never stop falling for you. ?.” — Monty Lopez, Instagram post
Next Steps
The case is ongoing in Louisiana, and further legal proceedings are expected to determine the outcome.
