12-year-old Boy Dies After Cleaning Uncle's Drug Paraphernalia
In a somber event from March 2022 in Blackwood, New Jersey, a 12-year-old boy tragically lost his life due to a suspected fentanyl overdose. Troy Nokes, 35 who is the boys uncle is in custody for allegations related to the boy's exposure to fentanyl.
According to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Gloucester Township Police, Nokes faces charges including aggravated manslaughter. The 12 year old boy was found unresponsive on a school bus and passed away shortly after. Fentanyl intoxication was identified as the cause by the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office.
Investigators revealed that the young boy may have come into contact with fentanyl under Nokes' direction. Joanna Johnson, Nokes' partner, also faces charges.
The heartbroken grandmother of the deceased is grappling with her grandson's untimely passing and the subsequent arrest of a family member. Both Nokes and Johnson are awaiting legal proceedings at the Camden County Correctional Facility. Authorities encourage those with relevant information to reach out, even anonymously, at ccpotips@ccprosecutor.org.
