Chief Deputy Surrendered Peace Officer’s License

Chief Deputy Craig Shelton

According to District Attorney Tonda Curry, former Van Zandt County Chief Deputy Craig Shelton won’t face criminal charges after admitting to using excessive force against an inmate. Instead, Curry said Shelton entered into a pre-trial intervention contract addressing two potential charges against him. As part of that deal, Shelton surrendered his peace officer’s license for life, along with other conditions.