Guthrie County Sheriff Sheriff J. Marty Arganbright reports his deputies responded Wednesday to  a domestic disturbance at the Firefly Creek Ranch located at 2345 Redwood Road rural Guthrie Center.

Robert James Fuller (Guthrie Co. S/O photo)

As a result of an investigation into the incident, 43-year old Robert James Fuller was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense.

While investigating the domestic disturbance, law enforcement observed drug activity taking place inside of Fuller’s apartment. A search warrant was executed on Fuller’s apartment and property. As a result, approximately 1.5 ounces of methamphetamine, marijuana, evidence indicating drug dealing/sale, and three firearms were recovered from the apartment.

In addition, Fuller was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Greater than 5 Grams of Methamphetamine (Class B Felony), Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana 1st Offense, Keeping a Premises for Controlled Substance Usage, Drug Tax Stamp Violation (Class D Felony), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Fuller was released Thursday after posting a $40,000 cash or surety bond.

The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in the investigation by the Panora Police Department, the Panora Fire Department, Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Law Enforcement Division, and the Guthrie County K9 Unit. Sheriff Arganbright said in a press release, “This significant seizure of methamphetamine and firearms demonstrates the commitment of the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office to keep Guthrie County safe.”