Jaleen Tyrese Mathis, Suspect in Pilot Travel Center Murder, Arrested
Jaleen Tyrese Mathis, was the fifth suspect arrested during the investigation into the murder of Patrick Witter Ballew.
Mathis was arrested on Thursday, January 20th, by the Russell County Alabama Sheriff’s Office with help from investigators from the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office and the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office as well as members of the United States Marshal’s Task Force.
Suspect Information
Race
Black
Height / Weight
5’11” / 144 lbs
Date of Birth
June 14th, 2001
City of Residence
Columbus, GA
Arrest and Extradition
Date of Arrest
January 20th, 2022
Arresting Agency
Russell County Sheriff’s Office (Alabama)
Charges on Arrest
- Trafficking in marijuana
- Trafficking in MDMA
- Possession of a controlled substance (THC)
- Receiving stolen property 2nd degree
Date of Extradition
January 27th, 2022
Extraditing Agency
Coweta County Sheriff’s Office
Charges on Extradition
- VGCSA Marijuana Trafficking
Bond Information
No Bond
Current Location
Coweta County Jail
Jaleen Mathis was arrested Thursday, January 20th, at a residence in Russell County, Alabama. The arrest was a result of a drug raid executed primarily by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, with help from Investigators from the Muscogee County ( GA ) Sheriff’s Office and the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office. Member of the Marshall’s Fugitive Task Force also assisted in the arrest.
The raid lead to the seizure of 12.2 pounds of marijuana, 906 tablets of MDMA, 512 THC vape cartridges, $23,864.00, and several firearms, two of which were stolen.
The raid lead to the arrest of both Jaleen Mathis and Jaheim Mathis, both of Russell County, AL.
Jaleen Mathis was charged with the following:
- Trafficking in marijuana
- Trafficking in MDMA
- Possession of a controlled substance (THC)
- Receiving stolen property 2nd degree
Jaheim Mathis was charged with the following:
- Trafficking in marijuna
- Trafficking in MDMA
- Possession of a controlled substance (THC)
- Possession of a short-barreled shotgun
- Receiving stolen property 2nd degree
Court Case Timeline
Date
Defendant(s)
Event Type
Event Discription
02/22/2022
Jaleen Tyrese Mathis
Indictment
Indicted on the following charges:
- VGCSA Trafficking in Marijuana
- VGCSA Possession of tetrahydrocannabinol w/Intent to Distr
- Tampering with Evidence ( Felony )
04/20/2022
ALL
Notice Printed
Notice Printed to each Bondsman & Attorney for each defendant for:
EVENT: Criminal Non-Jury Court
DATE: the 10th day of May, 2022
JUDGE: W. Travis Sakrison and Emory Palmer
Criminal History
The following criminal history has been found in public records from across the state.
Jurisdiction
Date
Criminal Information
Coweta County
Suspect has no criminal history in this jurisdiction.
Russell County, Alabama
1/20/22 – Current
Arrested by Russell County Sheriff’s Office for the following charges:
- Trafficking in marijuana
- Trafficking in MDMA
- Possession of a controlled substance (THC)
- Receiving stolen property 2nd degree
Muscogee County
7/6/2020 – 7/8/2020
Arrested by Columbus Police Department for the following charges:
- Possession of Open Alcohol Container
- Willful Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers
- Reckless Conduct
- 3 Counts of Financial Transaction Card Theft
- Driving while License Suspended or Revoked
- Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects
- Carrying Weapon without a Valid License – 1st Offense
Additional Media Coverage
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Two Russell County men arrested on multiple drug charges – WTVM
Pilot murder suspect busted on drugs, weapons charges – Newnan Times-Herald
Suspected ‘hit job’ intercepted in Pilot murder investigation – Newnan Times-Herald
