New Iberia Councilwoman Arrested on DWI and Child Endangerment Charges

A New Iberia City Councilwoman was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of felony DWI and child endangerment.

Councilwoman Natalie Lopez, who represents District 1, was arrested just after midnight on charges of driving while intoxicated, child endangerment, resisting an officer, renewal registration, and proper control of vehicle-careless operation.

According to Captain John Babin with the New Iberia Police Department, Lopez was booked into the Iberia Parish Jail.

However, she is currently not in jail, according to her booking sheet.

Details of her arrest have not been released.