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2-year-old overdoses on cocaine; New Jersey man arrested

Authorities say the boy was overdosed while the suspect was caring for him; the man faces multiple drug and child endangerment charges.

Published Jul 27, 2026, 7:28 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A New Jersey man has been arrested after a 2-year-old boy overdosed on cocaine, according to police.

The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday that Alexander T. Moles, 39, of Ringwood, N.J., has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child; possession of cocaine; possession of drug paraphernalia; and possession of prescription legend drugs. He was arrested July 21, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Joseph Murphy of the Wildwood Police Department.