Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Wednesday he is seeking to suspend the controlled substance registration for Rensselaer physician Patrick Sheets over allegations of unsafe prescribing practices and violations of medical standards.

Rokita also alleges serious violations of medical standards that present a clear and immediate danger to public health and safety, according to a release.

Over several months, the Office of the Attorney General received multiple consumer complaints alleging that Sheets engaged in dangerous prescribing habits, including prescribing controlled substances such as alprazolam to a patient with known substance abuse issues without proper evaluations, improperly securing a controlled substance key fob, and falsifying medical records, according to the release.

One complainant, a family member of a patient, reported that Sheets continued prescribing addictive medications to their mother despite being informed of her addiction and alcoholism, contributing to her arrests and repeated rehabilitation stays.

Another complainant, a former patient, alleged that Sheets coerced them into illegal activities to maintain access to prescribed medications and engaged in inappropriate relationships with patients and staff while prescribing controlled substances to them.

According to the OAG’s petition, in mid-June, the FBI and DEA raided Sheets’ offices and other locations, and the Jasper County Health Department closed his practice due to a lack of running water, working sewage and electricity.

The OAG will present its Petition for Summary Suspension at the Indiana Board of Pharmacy meeting on July 14, seeking to suspend Sheets’ C.S.R. for up to 90 days while further investigations and proceedings continue.

The public is encouraged to report any additional concerns about Dr. Sheets’ practices to the Consumer Protection Division at www.IndianaConsumer.com or by calling 317-232-6330.