Pleasantville Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Heroin, Fentanyl Sales

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Malik Waddell, a 32-year-old man from Pleasantville, New Jersey, was sentenced to three years in prison for third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance and third-degree possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. Waddell was arrested on two separate occasions in Atlantic City for possessing and selling heroin and fentanyl.

Why it matters

The sentencing of Malik Waddell highlights the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis in New Jersey, particularly in Atlantic City where drug-related crimes and overdoses have been a persistent issue. This case demonstrates law enforcement's efforts to crack down on the distribution of dangerous drugs like heroin and fentanyl in the community.

The details

On September 25th, 2024, Atlantic City police officers observed Waddell removing wax folds containing suspected heroin and fentanyl from his fanny pack and interacting with multiple people. He was arrested and found to be in possession of around 30 wax folds of the drugs. Two months later, police saw Waddell engage in another drug transaction in Atlantic City. When they approached him, he fled and was seen tossing three more wax folds of fentanyl into a nearby trashcan before being apprehended.

• On September 25th, 2024, Waddell was arrested for possession of heroin and fentanyl.
• Two months later, in November 2024, Waddell was arrested again for distribution of fentanyl.