Pleasantville Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Drug Offenses

Malik Waddell pleaded guilty to charges from two separate incidents in Atlantic City.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A 32-year-old Pleasantville man named Malik Waddell was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to drug charges from two separate incidents in Atlantic City. Waddell was first arrested in September 2024 for making multiple drug sales in the area of New York and Atlantic Avenues, and was later arrested again on additional drug charges.

Why it matters

Drug-related crimes and the opioid epidemic continue to be major issues facing many communities in New Jersey, with law enforcement working to crack down on the distribution and sale of illegal substances.

The details

According to reports, Waddell was first arrested on September 25, 2024 after Atlantic City police witnessed him making multiple drug sales in the area of New York and Atlantic Avenues. He was later arrested again on additional drug charges, to which he ultimately pleaded guilty. The judge sentenced Waddell to three years in prison as a result of the two separate cases.

  • Waddell was first arrested on September 25, 2024.
  • Waddell was sentenced on Thursday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Malik Waddell

A 32-year-old man from Pleasantville, New Jersey who was sentenced to three years in prison for pleading guilty to drug charges from two separate incidents in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City Police

The law enforcement agency that arrested Waddell in September 2024 for making multiple drug sales in the area of New York and Atlantic Avenues.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges communities face in addressing the opioid crisis and drug-related crimes, with law enforcement working to hold offenders accountable and curb the distribution of illegal substances.