Brownsville Man Arrested On Felony Assault Charges During Domestic Violence Call

George Payne, (49) of Brownsville

Darren Doyle, story:
A Brownsville man was arrested on multiple felony assault charges after a reported domestic violence call.

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, deputies from the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Brownsville Road in reference to an active domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the complainant, who reported being physically assaulted by an individual identified as George Payne, (49) of Brownsville, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies reportedly located Payne inside the residence and detained him pending further investigation. The Sheriff's Office stated that while being secured in the patrol vehicle, Payne began kicking the vehicle’s window. Deputies reportedly then advised Payne that he was under arrest. The Sheriff's Office stated that Payne then exited the vehicle where he became combative, then spat on, threatened, and physically assaulted deputies.

He was subsequently restrained, placed back into the vehicle, and transported to the Hart County Jail without further incident, according to the Sheriff's Office.

He was charged with:

• Assault 4th Degree (Minor Injury – Domestic Violence)
• Assault 3rd Degree (Peace Officer – Communicable Bodily Fluid)
• Menacing
• Terroristic Threatening 3rd Degree
• Disorderly Conduct 1st Degree
  
• Assault 3rd Degree (Police or Probation Officer)

According to Hart County Jail, he remains on a $10,000 cash bond. The case remains under investigation by the Sheriff's Office.