Alexander T. Moles arrested after toddler’s cocaine overdose in New Jersey

Alexander T. Moles cocaine overdose toddler New Jersey Narcan

On July 20, 2026 a two‑year‑old boy in North Wildwood, New Jersey, became ill with difficulty breathing. Emergency responders administered two doses of Naloxone (Narcan), after which the child recovered enough to be taken to Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional. Blood tests later confirmed the child’s blood was positive for cocaine.

Alexander T. Moles, 39, of Ringwood, New Jersey, was driving the child while staying at an Airbnb in Wildwood. He was arrested the following day, July 21, and charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child (second‑degree), possession of cocaine (third‑degree), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of prescription legend drugs. He was held at Cape May County Correctional Facility and released on July 24, 2026 with conditions pending further court action.

A judge‑ordered search of the rental property uncovered a pill, several tinfoil packets marked “tapentadol hydrochloride,” a clear bag containing a white powdery substance, and short plastic straws. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland noted that second‑degree crimes carry a potential 5‑10‑year prison term and third‑degree crimes 3‑5 years.

Entities: Alexander Moles · Alexander T. Moles · Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland · Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office · Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional · Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional · North Wildwood, New Jersey · Ringwood, New Jersey · Wildwood, New Jersey

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[● 7 SOURCES] Alexander T. Moles, 39, of Ringwood, New Jersey, drove the child to the hospital. (multiple reports)
[● 7 SOURCES] Moles was arrested on July 21, 2026 and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of prescription legend drugs. (multiple reports)
[● 7 SOURCES] Blood tests showed the child’s blood was positive for cocaine. (multiple reports)
[● 7 SOURCES] A search of the Airbnb found a pill, tinfoil packets labeled “tapentadol hydrochloride,” a clear bag with a white powdery substance, and plastic straws. (multiple reports)
[● 7 SOURCES] He was detained at Cape May County Correctional Facility and released on July 24, 2026 with conditions. (multiple reports)
[● 7 SOURCES] On July 20, 2026 a two‑year‑old boy became ill in North Wildwood, New Jersey. (multiple reports)
[● 7 SOURCES] EMS administered two doses of Naloxone (Narcan) to the child, who responded. (multiple reports)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland said a second‑degree crime carries a 5‑10‑year prison term and a third‑degree crime carries 3‑5 years. (official statement)