A Kent State student faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with the alleged assault and abduction of a 20-year-old woman.
Jaden Allen Proctor, 19, a freshman sports administration major, was indicted March 12 in Portage County Common Pleas Court on two counts of first-degree felony rape, one count of second-degree felony robbery, one count of third-degree felony intimidation of a victim, one count of fourth-degree felony strangulation and one count of first-degree misdemeanor assault.
Court records show the alleged assaults occurred between Feb. 26 and March 1. The woman was allegedly assaulted at Proctor’s Whitehall East Town Home and abducted from The Province Kent Apartments.
The Kent Stater reached out to The Province, but the organization declined to comment.
A representative from Alliance Service Properties confirmed the company as the property manager of Whitehall East Town Homes, but stated that Proctor “moved out several months ago.” The representative emphasized that “this all did not happen” at or in the townhouses, contrary to police reports.
Keith Levan, president of the homeowners association and owner of Levan Properties LLC, is responsible for the exterior grounds, but does not manage or own the Whitehall East Town Homes, which are individually owned.
“We’ve been blessed that nothing has happened,” Levan said. “Raising kids, I’ve always told them don’t go out alone. You never want to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.”
According to the indictment, Proctor threw the victim onto a bed, causing her head to slam into the headboard and bit her during the incident.
Court records show a criminal complaint was filed and a warrant issued March 9. The warrant was returned March 10, indicating Proctor was arrested that day and released after posting a 10% bond of $35,000.
In the municipal case, Proctor was initially charged with third-degree felony strangulation and abduction, along with misdemeanor assault. He was later indicted by a grand jury on March 12 and arraigned the following day in Portage County Common Pleas court.
His bond was formally set at $200,000 on March 16 and reduced on March 20 to a $30,000 personal recognizance bond with GPS monitoring. Proctor is allowed to be at his residence, attend probation appointments, court proceedings, medical appointments and verified employment.
Kent State University responded when asked whether Proctor is allowed to be on campus.
“This case isn’t within our jurisdiction, so we’re not able to provide any details,” Eric Mansfield, a university spokesperson said.
The university also noted that student information is protected under federal privacy laws, including FERPA, and wouldn’t be able to comment on Proctor’s status.
Proctor’s LinkedIn lists him as a “student assistant coach for the Kent State men’s basketball team.” However, Josh Padilla, assistant athletic director for communications, clarified the situation.
“This individual began the process to volunteer during the 2024-25 academic year but was never officially designated a student manager and was not a part of the program during the 2025-26 academic year,” Padilla said.
A discovery hearing is scheduled for April 15, and a jury trial is set to begin May 19 in Common Pleas Court.
Savannah Carroll is a hard beat reporter. Contact her at [email protected].
