Malik Johnston News Today

47-year-old Malik Johnston of Flemington was indicted for third-degree theft by unlawful taking.

The message delivered by three Flemington Borough Council members on Monday was clear and direct – Malik Johnston must resign his council seat.

Malik Johnston was already facing charges after being accused of selling meth and cocaine to an undercover officer. Now, he's accused of taking $1,000 from the Flemington Democratic Club's bank account.

A Hunterdon County grand jury indicts 46-year-old Malik Johnston, a Flemington Borough councilman, on drug charges.

Elizabeth Rosetti, who ran successfully on the Democratic ticket with Malik Johnston for the Borough Council, said she felt "deceived and betrayed."

Since his arrest on illegal drug charges, Malik Johnston has continued to serve his term — even as residents and fellow council members urge him to resign.

Adrienne Fusaro, who served as Flemington Borough Councilman Malik Johnstons campaign manager, repeated her call for him to resign.

Flemington Borough Councilman Malik Johnston is facing charges of selling cocaine and methamphetamine to an undercover police officer.

Flemington Councilman Malik Johnston is facing charges of selling cocaine and methamphetamine to an undercover police officer.

Malik Johnston faces drug distribution and possession charges. Hunterdon County Prosecutors said he sold cocaine and methamphetamine to an undercover police officer, numerous times.