Dr. Kris L. Taylor, owner of Landings Animal Hospital in Avon Lake, Ohio, and co-defendant Camile Nieto have been indicted by a Lorain County grand jury on seven felony and misdemeanor counts. Cleveland 19 News reported that the pair allegedly used the name of a deceased dog named Punkin to repeatedly write and fill prescriptions for oxycodone and alprazolam.
The Case Against Landings Animal Hospital
- The Charges: Taylor and Nieto face seven counts, including a first-degree felony charge for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.
- The Timeline: Investigators state the alleged prescription scheme operated between August 10, 2024, and June 7, 2025.
- The Scale: Indictments allege the defendants obtained nearly 2,000 oxycodone tablets and dozens of alprazolam pills using the dead dog’s identity.
Indictment Details and Pill Counts at Lorain County Common Pleas Court
The secret indictment, filed in Lorain County Common Pleas Court, details a prescription drug scheme operated out of the Avon Belden Road animal hospital. Lorain Daily reported that Dr. Kris L. Taylor, 62, of Strongsville, and 29-year-old Camile Nieto of Avon obtained roughly 1,980 oxycodone tablets and 90 alprazolam tablets using the name of a dog that was already dead before the operation began. Lorain Daily added that an additional prescription for 90 oxycodone tablets was dropped off at a pharmacy on June 7, 2025.
The legal fallout involves multiple serious charges. Both defendants face a first-degree felony count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity under Ohio law. The charges also include second-degree felony counts of deception to obtain a dangerous drug and drug possession involving oxycodone, a fourth-degree felony count for illegal processing of drug documents tied to oxycodone, fifth-degree felony counts for alprazolam-related deception and document processing, and a first-degree misdemeanor for alprazolam possession.
Court Appearances and Bond Conditions in Lorain County
Jail records and court filings show that both defendants were booked following the secret indictment and subsequently released on bond. Taylor was booked into the Lorain County Jail on October 6 under case 26CR001610 and posted a $500,000 cash or surety bond. As part of his release conditions, Taylor must undergo a substance-abuse assessment, comply with recommended treatment, and maintain complete abstinence from alcohol and illegal drugs.
While jail records list the second defendant as Camille Angulat-Nieto with a $500,000 bond, the indictment refers to her as Camile Nieto. Cleveland 19 News confirmed that Nieto is scheduled to return to court on October 15 at 8:45 a.m., while Taylor’s next court appearance is set for October 23 at 8:30 a.m. Despite the ongoing criminal proceedings, Landings Animal Hospital confirmed that the veterinary clinic remains open for business.
| Defendant | Charges Highlighted | Bond Amount | Next Court Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kris L. Taylor (62) | Pattern of Corrupt Activity, Drug Deception, Illegal Processing | $500,000 | October 23 at 8:30 a.m. |
| Camile Nieto / Camille Angulat-Nieto (29) | Pattern of Corrupt Activity, Controlled Substance Possession | $500,000 | October 15 at 8:45 a.m. |
