Two Ohio men arrested for distributing drugs in Bartholomew and Shelby counties

Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 4:15 AM

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Two Ohio men have been arrested on drug charges following an investigation in Bartholomew and Shelby counties.

The Bartholomew County Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team received information that Denzel Parish from Dayton had been delivering drugs in Columbus. Parish has a criminal history that includes firearms, drugs and violence.

Earlier this month, further information was gained that Parish, 30, was going to be in Shelby County to distribute drugs.

Two Ohio residents were arrested recently in Shelby County, after an investigation into the sale of drugs in Bartholomew County. In coordination with the Shelby County Drug Task Force, Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Shelbyville and Edinburgh police departments, Parish was found and arrested.

An accomplice was also arrested, Justice Dungey, 30, also from Dayton.

Baggies of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and Xanax packaged for sale were also found during the arrest.

Police also arrested 30-year-old Justice J. Dungey, from Dayton, Ohio who was allegedly assisting Parish.

Both are charged with dealing narcotics and cocaine.