Rossville Woman, Signal Mountain Man Arrested In Major Drug Bust In Rossville

  • Saturday, June 29, 2019

The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force in cooperation with deputies from Walker County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol Division, made a major drug seizure in Rossville on Friday.

At approximately 5:45 p.m., agents served a search warrant at 819 Park City Road. As a result of the search, agents located nine pounds of meth, eight ounces of heroin and 24 grams of Psilocybin (mushrooms).

Agents also recovered a firearm and $1,300 in cash during the search.

Charged were Kimberly Grayson, 49, of Rossville, and Matthew Showalter, 47, of Signal Mountain.

Ms. Grayson is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in heroin, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Showalter is charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in heroin, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Showalter has outstanding felony warrants out of Hamilton County for gun charges.

Commander DeWayne Brown said, "The Drug Task Force will continue to proactively and aggressively combat drugs in our community. We appreciate the support of so many and cooperation with all the agencies the Drug Task Force serves. Anyone with information or tips can email info@lmjcdtf.org or call 706-638-5570."

Showalter has a lengthy criminal record in Georgia and Tennessee.

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