FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, September 22, 2025

Campbell County Sheriff's Office Seize Over $415,000 in Illegal Drugs, Arrest Suspect in Timberlake Narcotics Investigation

RUSTBURG, VA - The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) conducted an investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics involving a residence in the Timberlake area of the locality. Pursuant to the investigation, members of the CSU and the Campbell County K9 Unit executed a residential search warrant which resulted in a significant seizure of illegal drugs, cash, and assets.

In total, officers seized:

• 6 pounds of methamphetamine;

• 1.5 pounds of powder and crack cocaine;

• 21 pounds of marijuana;

• 27 grams of hallucinogenic mushrooms;

• More than $37,000 worth of THC wax; and

• Over $30,000 in U.S. currency.

The combined street value of these drugs is estimated to be over $415,000.

As a result of this investigation, 41-year-old Matthew Leigh Gardner was arrested. He faces several charges related to drug distribution, including:

• Possession with intent to sell meth, cocaine, and other narcotics;

• Possession with intent to sell more than 5 pounds of marijuana;

• Conspiracy to distribute Schedule I/II narcotics; and

• Possession of illegal drugs.

Gardner is currently being held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail without bond.

The Sheriff’s Office expressed its gratitude to the Lynchburg Police Department for assisting with the investigation.

Media Inquiries, please contact Captain Brian J. Murray;

(434) 332-9580; BJMurray@CampbellCountyVA.Gov.