Altercation at Motel Lands Man in Jail for False Imprisonment, Battery
Marion County deputies arrested Matthew Proctor on January 25 following a dramatic altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Justice Hall, that escalated from a verbal spat to allegations of violence at a local motel.
According to the arrest affidavit, the former couple had been drinking downtown before the evening took a turn for the worse. Proctor allegedly initiated a heated argument when Hall rejected his advances, and things spiraled once they returned to their motel room.
Hall told deputies that during the argument, she began recording Proctor, prompting him to snatch her phone aggressively. She further alleged that he struck her in the face multiple times, causing her to lose consciousness. Deputies noted a laceration on Hall’s lip and bloodstains on the motel bedding, consistent with her account.
In his statement to law enforcement, Proctor painted a different picture, claiming their evening had been “perfect” until Hall, whom he described as intoxicated, began “tweaking.” He denied hitting her, suggesting instead that she chews her lips—a defense unlikely to make its way into legal textbooks. Deputies observed red marks on Proctor’s neck, which he attributed to “making love” rather than the struggle Hall described.
Hall told investigators that after regaining consciousness, she attempted to leave the room but was repeatedly thrown to the ground by Proctor. Eventually, she managed to escape, and bystanders reported hearing Proctor yelling outside.
Deputies determined Proctor to be the primary aggressor, citing Hall’s injuries and video evidence supporting her claims. Proctor, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol during the arrest, now faces charges of false imprisonment and battery in a case that underscores the volatile cocktail of alcohol and unresolved relationships.
He was transported to the Marion County Jail, where he awaits further proceedings.
