FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, January 23, 2026

Campbell County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit Seizes Cocaine and Cash; Felony Drug Suspect Wanted

RUSTBURG, VA —  On January 22, 2026, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) executed a search warrant at a residence in the Lynch Station area following an extensive narcotics investigation.

As a result of the search, investigators seized approximately one pound of cocaine and more than $44,000 in U.S. currency.

As a result of this investigation, Amanda Dawn Johnson, 43, of Gretna, Virginia, is currently wanted on the charge of Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine.

Anyone with information regarding this case, or Johnson’s location is asked to contact:

• Campbell County Sheriff’s Office at (434) 332-9574; 
• Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-(888) 798-5900;
• Or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com.

All tips may remain anonymous; information leading to future arrests may be eligible for a cash reward.

In addition, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance and cooperation during this investigation:

• Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office
• Altavista Police Department
• Rustburg Volunteer Fire Department
• Virginia State Police – Central Virginia Drug Task Force
• Campbell County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT)
• Campbell County Drone Unit

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Media Inquiries, please contact Captain Brian J. Murray;

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