Two people were arrested on felony drug charges Wednesday as a result of a long-term investigation by the Bartholomew County Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET).
On Wednesday, the Columbus Police Department-Bartholomew County JNEY closed out a long-term drug dealing investigation involving Robert D. Zambrano, 51, of Columbus, after receiving several tips and leads advising Zambrano was dealing illegal narcotics out of his residence.
As a result of the investigation, JNET detectives were able to obtain a search warrant for Zambrano’s residence located at 261 N. Ross St. in Columbus.
The search warrant netted a seizure of methamphetamine, nearly three ounces in total, and over three ounces of marijuana. Packaging material, a digital scale, and a large amount of paraphernalia were also located in the residence.
Robert Zambrano and Ashley N. Gibson, 34, who was staying with Zambrano at the residence, were taken into custody at the conclusion of the investigation. They were transported to the Bartholomew County Jail and remanded on these preliminary charges:
Robert Zambrano: Level 2 felony dealing in methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, dealing in marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
Ashley Gibson: Level 3 felony possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia.
