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New Jersey toddler cocaine overdose
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On July 20, 2026, 2026 a 2‑year‑old boy in North Wildwood, New Jersey, experienced suffered severe breathing difficulties. Emergency responders administered difficulty and was revived with two doses of Naloxone (Narcan), reviving the child, who was then naloxone before being taken to Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional. Blood tests later confirmed the presence of cocaine. Caretaker Hospital, where cocaine was found in his blood. Alexander T. Moles, a 39‑year‑old resident 39, of Ringwood, who was driving the child while staying at a rental property an Airbnb in Wildwood and Wildwood, was responsible for arrested on July 21. He was charged with one count of second‑degree endangering the children present. Police searches 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 Airbnb rental uncovered pill fragments, tapentadol packets and hydrochloride packets, a bag of white powder. powder and plastic straws. Moles was charged with child endangerment, possession of cocaine and related offenses, booked detained at Cape May County Correctional Facility and released after on July 24 under conditions pending further court action. Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland noted that the second‑degree charge carries a detention hearing. potential 5‑10‑year prison term and the third‑degree charge 3‑5 years. The case underscores concerns about illicit accidental drug exposure among to children and has prompted legal action against the adult caretaker.
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- 2026-07-28 10:09 UTC New Jersey toddler cocaine overdose
- 2026-07-26 23:56 UTC New Jersey toddler cocaine overdose
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