COLUMBUS, Ind. — A Columbus father and son were arrested for drug related charges after a long-term drug dealing investigation by the Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET).
JNET received several tips and leads about drug dealing occurring at 4970 N. Indianapolis Road. As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for the home.
On Monday at about 10:58 p.m., the Columbus Police Department SWAT Team, comprised of officers from the Columbus Police Department and the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office, executed the search warrant, police said. During the search, a large amount of drug paraphernalia, packaging materials, and digital scales were located, indicative of drug dealing.
During the execution of the search warrant, Michael D. Sample, 54, and Michael A. Sample, 32, were located inside and arrested on the following preliminary charges:
Michael D. Sample: Dealing in methamphetamine as a Level 2 felony (two counts), dealing methamphetamine as a Level 3 felony, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of a legend drug and possession of paraphernalia
Michael A. Sample: maintaining a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia
The Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team, a combined unit of the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office, the Columbus Police Department and the Bartholomew County Prosecutor’s Office is proactively targeting the manufacturing and abuse of dangerous drugs in Columbus and Bartholomew County. All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
