Domestic Dispute Call Results In Police Officer Assault, Active Warrant Arrests

Darren Doyle, story:
Two Brownsville residents were arrested on Sunday where one man faces police assault charges and one woman was found to have an active indictment warrant with multiple charges.

According to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was dispatched to the 100 block of York Street in Brownsville, to respond to an active domestic call. Law enforcement said they were made aware that the female allegedly involved in the domestic was Janet Hess Compton (37) of Brownsville, who was known to have an active indictment warrant.

Compton was seen in the front yard of the York Street residence by law enforcement and was immediately told she was under arrest, but allegedly fled inside the residence, according to the Sheriff's Office. A sheriff's press release said as law enforcement entered the home, David Edward Houchin (65), also of Brownsville, blocked the deputy from entering further.

The Sheriff's Office stated that Houchin was advised of Compton’s warrant and that she was under arrest, but when the deputy attempted to move past Houchin, Houchin knocked the deputy down, causing him to fall onto a couch and coffee table, which allowed Compton to flee out the backdoor. Houchin was placed under arrest and charged with:

• Hindering Prosecution or Apprehension—2nd Degree
• Assault 3rd Degree—Police Officer or Probation Officer

Janet Hess Compton (37) of Brownsville

David Edward Houchin (65), Brownsville

​Compton was also apprehended by law enforcement. She was served an indictment warrant for charges of Burglary, 2nd Degree, Possession of Marijuana, Disorderly Conduct, 2nd Degree, and Terroristic Threatening, 3rd Degree. She was separately charged with Escape—3rd Degree.

Compton and Houchin were each lodged in Hart County Jail.

Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department was assisted on scene by District 5 Constable Charlie Peck. Sheriff Shane Doyle spoke about the incident at Monday's virtual fiscal court meeting.

"We want to thank our District 5 Constable Charlie Peck for his assistance in this case," he said. "We really appreciate his help."