Malden Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After Fleeing Police

MALDEN, MA — A man is facing multiple charges after reportedly fleeing from police and discarding suspected drugs in an area where children play, according to the Malden Police Department.

Javier Pimentel, 28, of Malden, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 10, following an investigation in the area of Marlboro and Kennard streets. The incident was logged at approximately 1:17 p.m. at 17 Marlboro St.

According to police, Pimentel fled from Officer Blake Ferry at high speed before abandoning his vehicle. Patrol officers and detectives later located him with assistance from a community member.

During the investigation, officers recovered suspected fentanyl and cocaine in quantities police described as trafficking-level amounts. The drugs had reportedly been discarded in an area where children play.

Pimentel was charged with trafficking in more than 10 grams of fentanyl, trafficking in 18 grams or more of a Class B substance, a drug violation within 100 feet of a park or playground, failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating with a suspended license as a subsequent offense, failure to stop or yield, improper use of a mobile phone, an obstructed or nontransparent window, leaving a stopped vehicle’s engine idling for more than five minutes, disturbing the peace, furnishing a false name or identification following an arrest, and reckless endangerment of children, according to the department’s police log.

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