A former Disney Channel actor best known for his early roles on television and in films has been arrested in Texas on a series of serious criminal charges. Law enforcement officials confirmed that Matthew “Matt” Prokop, 35, is currently being held in the Victoria County Jail after authorities took him into custody on December 24, 2025.
📍 Arrest Details and Charges
Prokop’s latest legal trouble stems from a Christmas Eve arrest by Victoria County authorities, who allege he violated previous bond conditions connected with an earlier case. Court records show he now faces a second-degree felony count of possession of child pornography, along with several misdemeanor charges, including violating a protective order, evading arrest, and resisting law enforcement.
Officials say the protective order and bond conditions were linked to a May 2024 arrest in Victoria, Texas, where he had been charged with aggravated assault of a family member and resisting arrest. The specifics of how he allegedly breached the bond terms have not been disclosed publicly.
🎬 Background: Career & Past Controversies
Matt Prokop began his acting career as a teenager with small parts in popular TV series before gaining wider recognition for his roles in Disney Channel productions like High School Musical 3: Senior Year and Geek Charming.
His personal life has also been the subject of media scrutiny. In 2014, Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland, who dated Prokop for several years, secured a restraining order against him after alleging verbal and physical abuse during their relationship.
