In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Angelo Zeno, 31, and Elizabeth Nolan, 30, face charges after their child tested positive for cocaine. On November 19, 2024, the child was taken to WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital after suffering a seizure. A toxicology screen revealed cocaine in the child's system, leading to a year-long investigation by the Ephrata police.
According to Local 21 News, Zeno and Nolan were charged with endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment. The investigation revealed that cocaine was left out in the home while children were present. Nolan tested positive for cocaine on the day of the incident, though she denied using the drug since her early twenties.
The child, who had no prior history of seizures, reportedly ingested cocaine residue left on a chessboard by a family member. This family member admitted to using cocaine at the residence but has not been charged, according to LancasterOnline.
Zeno and Nolan have turned themselves in and are free on $20,000 unsecured bail. Their preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 16. Efforts to contact them for comment were unsuccessful. The case highlights ongoing concerns about drug safety and child welfare in the area.