Kane Woman Sentenced to State Prison, Baby Suffered a Near-fatal Fentanyl Overdose
(McKean County, Pennsylvania: January 9, 2024): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a sentencing hearing at the McKean County Courthouse on January 4th, the Kane woman whose baby suffered a near-fatal fentanyl overdose while in her care, has been sentenced to state prison.
Amanda Zampogna, of Kane, was sentenced to 15 months to 30 months and 30 months concurrent probation for Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Felony. On July 22, 2023, the baby was rushed to the Kane Hospital for the effects of a drug overdose after Zampogna’s drug paraphernalia containing fentanyl was left in the baby’s reach. The baby was then taken to a Pittsburgh hospital for care. Blood tests of the baby revealed the presence of fentanyl and xylazine. The baby has made a full recovery.
Zampogna was also ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation and drug and alcohol evaluation and follow through with any recommended treatment and to have no unsupervised contact with the victim unless changed by a custody order.
Also being sentenced was Nicholas White, of Bradford, who was sentenced to a period of state prison of 2 years to 4 years plus 3 years of consecutive probation for Theft of a motor Vehicle of a pickup truck belonging to a Bradford company, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property of an ATV, and Flight to Avoid Apprehension. White was also ordered to pay restitution to the victims and additional terms.
Jessica Blood was ordered to undergo a period of state incarceration of 15 months to 30 months and 30 months concurrent probation for Possession with the Intent to Deliver methamphetamine. Blood pled guilty to selling methamphetamine to a person cooperating with the McKean County Drug Task Force for $100 while under surveillance by Drug Task Force Detectives. She was ordered to undergo a D&A evaluation and follow through with any recommended treatment.
Gene Meacham, of Bradford, was sentenced to 20 months to 40 months in state prison for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements.