‘High School Musical’ star arrested on child pornography charges

Former teen actor Matt Prokop was reportedly arrested and is currently being held without bail following multiple charges, including alleged possession of child pornography. The “High School Musical 3: Senior…

Former teen actor Matt Prokop was reportedly arrested and is currently being held without bail following multiple charges, including alleged possession of child pornography.

The “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” star was arrested and taken into custody on Dec. 24, 2025, in Victoria County, Texas, according to TMZ.

Local law enforcement confirmed he remains in the county jail and is also facing a charge of resisting arrest, as well as two counts of resisting arrest, search or transportation.

Matt Prokop as Jimmie Zara in High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
Former teen actor Matt Prokop was reportedly arrested and is currently being held without bail following multiple charges. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection
Matt Prokop in a dressing room, wearing a velvet jacket, sunglasses, and a fedora.
One charge includes alleged possession of child pornography. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

The former Disney child actor’s arrest reportedly stems from a violation of bond conditions tied to a May 2024 arrest in which Prokop was charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest, according to local outlet Crossroads Today.

At this time, it remains unclear when he will appear in court. 

Prokop, 35, didn’t immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

Lucas Grabeel, Olesya Rulin, Monique Coleman, Matt Prokop, Justin Martin, Ashley Tisdale, and Vanessa Hudgens on set of High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
The “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” star was arrested and taken into custody on Dec. 24 in Victoria County, Texas. ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection
Actor Matt Prokop arriving at the premiere of "Faded Memories".
Local law enforcement confirmed he remains in the county jail. WireImage

Prokop’s arrest follows allegations of abuse from his ex-girlfriend, “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland, who accused him of verbal and physical abuse during their five-year relationship.

In May 2014, she claimed that he slammed her into a vehicle and choked her during an argument, according to court filings obtained by Page Six.

After Hyland and Prokop split, he allegedly threatened to kill her dog and burn down her house.

Sarah Hyland in a light pink strapless dress and Matt Prokop in a black suit attend the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Prokop’s arrest follows allegations of abuse from his ex-girlfriend, “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland. WireImage
Actors Sarah Hyland and Matt Prokop on the red carpet at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
In May 2014, she claimed that he slammed her into a vehicle and choked her during an argument. WireImage

She later secured a restraining order against him, and he was ordered to stay away from the actress for three years.

Aside from his role in “High School Musical 3” and a guest appearance in “Modern Family,” Prokop appeared in 2010’s “Furry Vengeance,” 2011’s “Cougar Hunting,” and 2012’s “Struck by Lightening.”

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