CELINA, Texas — A Celina doctor and eight other people were indicted on federal drug distribution charges, U.S. Attorney Damien Diggs announced Thursday.
Kevin Shelton, 53, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in February 2024, charging him with conspiracy to possess with intent to manufacture and distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to commit money laundering, officials say.
Stephanie Shelton, 48, of Celina, Jai Ellis, 41, of Celina, Clay York, 50, of Rowlett, Stephanie York, 49, of Rowlett, Jeffrey Cornwell, 47, of McKinney, Raman Bhaumik, 45, of Plano, Prasenjit Bhaumik, 48, of Plano, and David Pokorny, 62, of Sherman, were also charged in the indictment, officials say.
They made their initial appearances Thursday before U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan.
The nine individuals are alleged to have conspired to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, including Hydrocodone; Oxandrolone; Nandrolone; Phentermine; Alprazolam; Diazepam; Testosterone; Tramadol; Adderall; and Dextroamphetamine, according to the indictment. They’re also alleged to have laundered money.
If convicted, the defendants each face up to 20 years in federal prison.
This indictment is part of a multi-agency Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation are investigating the case.
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