Drug Manufacturers Arrested in Search for Alleged Murderer from Texas

(DOTHAN, Al)  On the morning of August 6th, investigators with the US Marshal Gulf Coast Regional Task Force and Dothan Police Department’s VICE/Narcotics Division executed an arrest warrant for murder on Terrence Mathews, issued in the State of Texas, in the 1000 block of Hamilton Street. Mathews was wanted in El Paso, Texas. During the arrest, illegal narcotics were seen by investigators. Dothan Police Vice Investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence, and Mathews, along with Marcus Hill, were detained while the search was conducted.

During the search of the residence, investigators recovered marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, pills, items commonly used in the manufacturing of crack cocaine, and over $62,000 in cash.

Marcus Hill was arrested for Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.

Terrence Mathews was arrested for Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Fugitive from Justice for his warrant in Texas.

Dothan Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is assisting El Paso Texas Police Department in their investigation.  Thank you to the US Marshal Gulf Coast Regional Task Force for their assistance in this case.

-Chief William E. Benny

Marcus Jamael Hill (37) of Dothan- Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.
Terrence Tremayne Mathews (38) of Dothan- Drug Trafficking, Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance 1st, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Fugitive from Justice.
Drug Evidence found during search
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