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2 clusters · 11 sources · 3 days · First seen 6 days ago · Last updated 4 days ago

Categories: CRIME

New Jersey toddler cocaine overdose

Entities: Wildwood, New Jersey · Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office · Ringwood, New Jersey · Alexander Moles · North Wildwood, New Jersey

Overview

On July 20, 2026 a 2‑year‑old boy in North Wildwood, New Jersey, suffered severe breathing difficulty and was revived with two doses of naloxone before being taken to Cooper University Hospital, where cocaine was found in his blood. Alexander T. Moles, 39, of Ringwood, who was driving the child while staying at an Airbnb in Wildwood, was arrested on July 21. He was charged with one count of second‑degree endangering the welfare of a child, third‑degree possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of prescription legend drugs. A judge‑ordered search of the rental uncovered pill fragments, tapentadol hydrochloride packets, a bag of white powder and plastic straws. Moles was detained at Cape May County Correctional Facility and released on July 24 under conditions pending further court action. Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland noted that the second‑degree charge carries a potential 5‑10‑year prison term and the third‑degree charge 3‑5 years. The case underscores concerns about accidental drug exposure to children and has prompted legal action against the adult caretaker.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 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)
[● 7 SOURCES] Blood tests showed the child’s blood was positive for cocaine. (multiple reports)
[● 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] He was detained at Cape May County Correctional Facility and released on July 24, 2026 with conditions. (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)
[○ 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)

Timeline

4 days ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Alexander T. Moles arrested after toddler’s cocaine overdose in New Jersey
A 2‑year‑old in North Wildwood overdosed on cocaine; Alexander T. Moles was arrested, charged with child endangerment and drug offenses, and later released pending court.
6 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
New Jersey toddler given Narcan after cocaine test; caretaker arrested
A 2‑year‑old in Wildwood, NJ received Narcan after breathing trouble; tests showed cocaine. Caretaker Alexander Moles was charged with child endangerment and drug offenses.

Sources

allblogthings.com · cafemom.com · dailystar.co.uk · dnyuz.com · gloucestercitynews.net · independent.co.uk · latestly.com · nj1015.com · praisebaltimore.com · thenightly.com.au · uk-times.com

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