Port Charlotte man tried evading arrest with drone while selling fentanyl and amphetamines

Writer: Paul Dolan
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Clayton Masumi Waidelich mugshot. CREDIT: CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

A Port Charlotte man has been convicted of trafficking drugs, including fentanyl, amphetamines and cannabis.

According to the state attorney, 34-year-old Clayton Waidelich was convicted of trafficking more than 200 grams of amphetamines, more than 28 grams of fentanyl and more than 20 grams of cannabis. Waidelich was also convicted of possessing drug paraphernalia.

During surveillance in a Port Charlotte community back in January of 2021, deputies saw several vehicles pull into a driveway and saw narcotics handed off to people in the vehicles.

The report says Waidelich was also flying a drone over his home in an attempt to keep an eye out for law enforcement.

Deputies made arrests when they discovered various drugs in some of the cars after conducting traffic stops.

Authorities got a warrant for Waidelich’s home.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, along with SWAT and Marine Units, served the warrant and found trafficking amounts of fentanyl and amphetamines in Waidelich’s home.

His sentencing is scheduled for July 12.

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