Atlantic City, NJ, Man Sentenced on Drug Involved Death Case

William Jenkins, 29, of Atlantic City, New Jersey was sentenced on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 on the following charges:

first-degree strict liability for causing a drug induced death.
third-degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance.
fourth-degree unlawful possession of a prohibited weapon.

The terms of his plea agreement give Jenkins an aggregate term of 11 years in New Jersey State Prison.

Additionally, he is subject to the No Early Release Act, which requires Jenkins to serve 85 percent of his jail time before being eligible for parole.

When released from prison, Jenkins will be subject to intensive parole supervision for five years.

Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office photo.

Here are the facts of this case according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office:

On July 5, 2023, investigators located B.F., a 44-year-old male who was found unresponsive with a syringe in his arm in a parked vehicle located in Atlantic City. Investigators also recovered nine folds from the vehicle which was later tested and determined to contain fentanyl. An autopsy determined that B.F. had overdosed and died from fentanyl intoxication. Through an investigation, police determined that Jenkins had met with and sold the fentanyl to B.F. On July 13, 2023, investigators completed an undercover purchase of fentanyl from Jenkins in Atlantic City. During the undercover purchase, Jenkins provided the detective with a can of Narcan while bragging about the strength of the fentanyl he was selling. Additionally, Jenkins admitted that he had recently sold fentanyl to B.F., who overdosed afterwards. After the undercover purchase was completed, Jenkins was immediately arrested. Inside his pants pocket, investigators located a long straight-blade knife which was consistent with a dagger.

This case represents a collaboration between the Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Unit of the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, along with the direct assistance of the Atlantic City Police Department.

SOURCE: Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.