Matthew Hurt

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Name:
Hurt, Matthew Sylvester

Date of Booking:
05/24/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (FVA)

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 05/24/2026 at approximately 1151 hours I, Deputy Nolan Sullivan was dispatched to [100 BLOCK] Thurman Way in reference to a domestic Dispute.

Upon arrival I made contact with Matthew Hurt and Annlexcia Harden in the yard of the residence. The parties were separated when I arrived on scene. I then spoke to Matthew who stated that he had been watching Annlexciia and his child for the past week even though he didn’t have power and only has power due to a generator. He stated that Annlexcia showed up today basically to just bother him. He stated that she followed him around in Gray to get gas and groceries. He stated that when he got back she got in his truck and wouldn’t get out and that after she got out, she threw pinecones in his truck. He stated that she was doing this just to bother him. He then stated that when they were on the porched of the residence that she hit him with a small broomstick and that it hurt like hell. He stated that after this Annlexcia kept antagonizing him and that he then choked her. I then asked him what he meant and he stated that he choked her with his hands on her neck. Sgt. Hunt then arrived on scene.

I then spoke to Annlexcia and she stated that while she and Matthew were on the porch she did hit him with the small broomstick but that after this he then bent her backwards on the porch railing while choking her. I then asked he to clarify what happened and she stated that he grabbed her throat with his hands and that she couldn’t breathe. I then asked her if she feared for her life when he choked her and she stated that she did. Both parties stated that they didn’t want to press charges and that they didn’t want the other to go to jail. I then advised them that in the matter of domestic/family violence the state can press charges.

I then placed Matthew in handcuffs (double locked and checked for fit) and placed him under arrest for aggravated assault. Sgt. Hunt then placed Annlexcia under arrest. Sgt. Hunt then transported both parties to the Jones County LEC.

I then sought and secured a warrant for Matthew for aggravated assault and a warrant for Annlexcia for simple battery.

I then went back in service.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

There is a listed co-defendant in this case. Please see Annlexcia Shataja Harden for additional information.

8/3/26

BOND SET

What this means: A judge set the conditions under which Matthew Sylvester Hurt can be released from custody while his case is pending.

8/20/26

NOTICE OF ARRAIGNMENT ISSUED

What this means: Matthew Sylvester Hurt, his attorney, and his bondsperson were formally notified of an upcoming arraignment hearing. At an arraignment, the defendant is informed of the charges against him, advised of his rights, and asked to enter a plea. This is typically one of the first hearings in a criminal case.

9/8/26

CERTIFICATE OF DISCOVERY AND STATE’S DEMAND FOR RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY FILED

What this means: The state filed a certificate confirming it has provided discovery (evidence and information) to Matthew Sylvester Hurt’s defense and formally requested that the defense provide its own discovery in return. This is a standard part of the discovery process, where both sides exchange evidence before trial.

9/8/26

WAIVER OF ARRAIGNMENT AND PLEA OF NOT GUILTY ENTERED

What this means: Matthew Sylvester Hurt waived his right to a formal arraignment hearing and entered a plea of not guilty to the charges of aggravated assault with family violence allegations. By waiving arraignment, he skipped that hearing but still entered his plea, which means the case will proceed toward trial or further negotiations.

9/17/26

CRIMINAL ARRAIGNMENT CALENDAR HEARING SCHEDULED

What this means: A criminal arraignment hearing is scheduled for 9/17/26 at 9:00 AM in Jones Superior Court. At this hearing, Matthew Sylvester Hurt will be informed of the charges he is facing (aggravated assault with family violence allegations), advised of his rights, and asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest.