Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey said that an Edison man has pleaded guilty today for providing drugs that caused the death of a 23-year old township man.
According to authorities, Emile “Oatmeal” Constable Jr., 25, of Edison pleaded guilty to one count of first degree strict liability for drug induced death after providing a 23-year old Edison man heroin/ fentanyl combination on February 24, 2016 that lead to his death.
Authorities said Constable also pleaded guilty to one count of third degree possession with intent to distribute on February 25, 2016, after he was found in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, specifically heroin and fentanyl.
Under a plea agreement reached with Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Bina Desai and Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Alexandra Papalia, Constable will be sentenced to a prison term of 8 years, for the strict liability drug induced death of an Edison man. This term is subject to the No Early Release Act. As such, the defendant will have to serve 85 percent of his prison term before becoming eligible for parole.
In addition, Constable will be sentenced to a 3 year prison term for possession with intent to sell the combination of heroin and fentanyl, which will run concurrent to the 8 year sentence.
The remaining charges of third degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, third degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and two counts of hindering were dismissed pursuant to the plea agreement.
The investigation determined that the defendant sold 10 bags of drugs to the decedent.
The victim subsequently died on February 24, 2016 after ingesting the combination of fentanyl and heroin.