VISTA–A Oceanside man was arrested Thursday for alleged drug sales and dependent abuse, the Sheriff’s Department said.

Erik Villalobos, 30, was arrested for drug sales and dependent abuse. He was booked into the Vista Detention Facility.

As part of an ongoing investigation into the sales of narcotics in Vista, Sheriff’s deputies from the Gang Enforcement Team served a search warrant in the 4200 block of Bonita Drive in Oceanside.

Upon search of Villalobos’ residence, deputies located approximately half pound of methamphetamine, 86 gm of heroin, additional evidence of drug sales, and several construction tools that are believed to be stolen.

The investigation is still ongoing.