Chief Detective Miami PD Narcotics and Homicide.A tough,but corrupt cop who obviously works for Lopez,and any other drug dealer who can afford to pay.His fee is a big number,possibly six figures to start.He has eight suppose honest cops under his command as he refers to killers with badges!when they hit! It hurts! He tells Tony that fee for his services includes local protection,tips,who's moving against you,and shaking down,and leaning on the competition.He also expects from his drug dealing clients some cooperation from time, to time in the form of informing,or snitching on certain drug dealers.As Mel put it small frys,(low level drug dealers)and cowboys(wreckless,and dangerous) looking to set themselves up for buissness,we also like snacks (buissness perks,bonuses)although,he makes it clear to Tony that he doesn't cross any lines or guarantees him total immunity from other law enforcement agencies such as Miami Metro,DEA,Dade County Sheriffs,US Customs,ect.Eventually Mel meets his demise after a failed assination attempt on Tony Montana at the Babylon Club.Tony,Manny,Chi Chi and a few others pay Lopez a visit,and then kills him.Mel tries to negotiate with Tony,but he isn't having it.He shoots Mel and probably exposed him a corrupt cop who got what was coming to him. Show less «