Mexico, Missouri Man Sentenced to 160 months for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Mexico, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.

Jordan Shelton, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 160 months in federal prison without parole for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. The Court also sentenced Shelton to four years of supervised release following incarceration.

On Jan. 21, 2025, Shelton pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.

On Aug. 10, 2022, members of the Columbia Police Department and Mexico Police Department served a search warrant at Shelton’s residence in Mexico, Mo., after he was identified as a supplier of fentanyl capsules.  During the search, 47 capsules containing fentanyl were recovered, as well as fentanyl powder.

This case was prosecuted by AUSA, Jim Lynn. It was investigated by Columbia Police Department, Mexico Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.