LONDON, Ky. — A convicted felon from Manchester, Ky., Henry Shell, was indicted by a federal grand jury today for conspiring to distribute cocaine, distributing cocaine, possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, carrying a firearm during and in relation to drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

According to the indictment, from January of 2004 until March of 2007, Shell, 33, conspired with others to distribute a quantity of a mixture with a detectable amount of cocaine. The indictment also alleges that during the time of the offense, did carry and brandish a 9 millimeter pistol. Also, that as a convicted felon, possessed a .380 caliber pistol and eight rounds of ammunition for the pistol.

If convicted, he faces a up to 30 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and five years supervised release. Any sentence following conviction will be imposed by the Court after consideration of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and applicable federal statutes.

The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Kentucky State Police. The Indictment was presented to the grand jury by Assistant United States Attorney Stephen C. Smith. Appearances before the United States District Court in London, Ky. have not yet been set.

The indictment of a person by a grand jury is an accusation only, that person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.