Allen Mathis

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Name:
Mathis, Allen Bernard

Date of Booking:
03/03/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

CRIMINAL TRESPASS

PROBATION VIOLATION

Officer’s Narrative:
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On March 3, 2026 I responded to [REDACTED BY AGENCY], in reference to an assault.

On the way to the call, I was informed by dispatch that a male on scene had hit another male with a baseball bat. Dispatch advised the male, then left the scene.

I arrived on scene and observed the male walking in the roadway on Welcome to Sargent Rd. With all the information I had at the time of the incident, I made the decision to detain the male later identified as Allen Mathis. I then made my way back to the incident location, where I made contact with the victim [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. I spoke with [REDACTED BY AGENCY] about the incident, he essentially stated that he lives at the incident location and he arrived on scene and was helping [WITNESS #1] remove trash from the yard.

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised Allen then approached him in an aggressive manner, carrying a bat. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated he pulled his phone to record the incident but Allen knocked the phone out of his hand. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] advised Allen broke his phone, when he knocked it out of his hand. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] informed me the phone cost approximately $100 to replace.

[REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated Allen then struck him in the neck with the aluminum bat, causing a red mark on the neck of [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stated then a physical altercation took place, where [WITNESS #1] had to intervene, by separating the two.

Pictures were taken of the incident. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] filled out a statement form. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] did have an injury on his hand, but it was self-inflicted from him punching an object after the incident took place.

I spoke with [WITNESS #1] on the incident and he advised that his brother Allen approached [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and hit him with a bat. [WITNESS #1] wasn’t really able to provide much information on the incident, but he did fill out a statement form.

I spoke with [WITNESS #2], who is the mother of Allen and [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #2] advised she did not witness much, but did observe Allen walking with a bat after the incident took place. Due to Allen being in handcuffs in my backseat, I attempted to read him, his Miranda rights but he continued to interrupt me so it was taken as he did not want to speak with me.

Without me asking, Allen blurted out “I just smacked the phone out of his hand”. Allen also stated that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] began recording me, so he smacked the phone out of [REDACTED BY AGENCY] hand. Allen stated he never had a bat during the incident. All parties involved live at the incident location with each other. I was able to observe the bat on the porch and I took pictures.

With all the information I had at the time of the incident, I made the decision to place Allen under arrest. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was notified, and I transported Allen to the detention center.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

3/3/26

ALLEN BERNARD MATHIS BOOKED INTO CUSTODY — COWETA COUNTY

What this means: Allen Bernard Mathis was booked into custody in Coweta County on this date. At the time of booking, he was facing charges including Aggravated Assault, Criminal Trespass, and a Probation Violation. A booking is the formal process of recording an arrest — it does not mean guilt has been established.

3/19/26

ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FILED — ATTORNEY TRACY REEVES, JR. ENTERS AS DEFENSE COUNSEL

What this means: On March 19, 2026, attorney Tracy Reeves, Jr. of the Coweta Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office formally notified the Coweta Superior Court that he would be representing Allen Bernard Mathis in this case. Reeves also requested that the court schedule a Preliminary Hearing and Bond Consideration at the earliest available opportunity. His office is located at 38 Madison St., Newnan, Georgia 30263.

3/27/26

COMMITTAL HEARING HELD — ALLEN BERNARD MATHIS BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT

What this means: A committal hearing was held in Coweta County on March 27, 2026, with attorney Tracy Reeves present on behalf of Allen Bernard Mathis. A committal hearing is an early court proceeding where a judge determines whether there is enough evidence to send the case to a higher court. The court found sufficient evidence and bound Mathis over to Superior Court on two warrant/citation numbers — W26-787 (associated with the aggravated assault charge) and W26-788 (associated with the Criminal Trespass charge). The court also addressed bond, reducing it and attaching conditions including a prior order. The order was signed by Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore Vickery of the Coweta Judicial Circuit.

5/21/26

ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST ALLEN BERNARD MATHIS

What this means: On May 21, 2026, the Coweta County District Attorney’s Office — led by District Attorney John Herbert Cranford, Jr. — formally filed an accusation against Allen Bernard Mathis in the Superior Court of Coweta County under Docket No. 2026R641. An accusation is a formal charging document filed directly by the prosecutor, as opposed to a grand jury indictment. It officially places the charges before the court.

Count 1 charges Allen Bernard Mathis with Battery under O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23.1, which covers intentionally making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature, or causing physical harm to another person.

Count 2 charges Allen Bernard Mathis with Criminal Trespass under O.C.G.A. § 16-7-21(a), which covers knowingly entering or remaining on another person’s property without permission or after being told to leave.

5/21/26

ALLEN BERNARD MATHIS PLEADS GUILTY — 2 COUNTS, MISDEMEANOR WITH PROBATION

What this means: On May 21, 2026, Allen Bernard Mathis appeared in the Superior Court of Coweta County and pleaded guilty to both counts in Case No. 2026R000641. By signing the Plea Proceeding Record, Mathis acknowledged that he understood the charges against him, waived his right to a jury trial, and confirmed that his plea was made freely and voluntarily. The presiding judge certified that there was a factual basis to support the guilty plea and that no promises or threats were used to obtain it.

The court entered the following sentence under the Final Disposition — Misdemeanor with Probation:

Count 1 — Battery: Guilty. Sentenced to 12 months probation, to run consecutive with prior case 2021R934.

Count 2 — Criminal Trespass: Guilty. Sentenced to 12 months probation, to run consecutive with Count 1.

The total sentence is 24 months of probation. The sentences on both counts run consecutively, meaning they are served back to back rather than at the same time. The sentence on Count 1 also runs consecutive to a prior Coweta County case, 2021R934.