Sheriff: Statesville man faces drug charges after ICSO investigation

FROM STAFF REPORTS

A Statesville man faces drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff's Office investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a home on Bost Street on Friday, June 14.

Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Robin Scott Gibson, 56, in a news release Tuesday. Gibson previously served time in federal prison on drug charges.

After the Sheriff's Office received several tips from community residents regarding suspicious activity at Gibson's home, the ICSO Narcotics Investigation Unit began an investigation, Campbell said.

During the investigation, detectives purchased crystal methamphetamine directly from Gibson at his residence and other locations throughout the community, according to the news release. Based on all the evidence collected during the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for the home, Campbell said.

During the execution of the search warrant, detectives found Gibson in possession of approximately 58.4 grams of crystal methamphetamine and 9 grams of fentanyl, as well as various prescription painkillers, according to the press release.

Gibson was taken to the Iredell County Detention Center, where he was charged with three counts of trafficking methamphetamine, three counts of trafficking opium or heroin, two counts of charge of sale or delivery of Schedule II controlled substances, two counts of possession of Schedule II controlled substances. II, and two counts of criminal possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance.

Gibson appeared before Magistrate Russell, who ordered Gibson held without bail on these charges.

During this investigation, ICSO narcotics investigators seized a total of 138.25 grams of crystal methamphetamine and 9 grams of fentany. The estimated market value of the seizure is $14,765.

“This successful operation highlights the importance of community participation in keeping our neighborhoods safe,” Campbell said. “We rely heavily on the eyes and ears of our residents. »

According to ICSO, Gibson's criminal history includes the following charges: criminal conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine and criminal conspiracy to operate a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory.