On Monday, September 1, 2025 at 10:26 p.m., Campbellsville Police received a complaint of a disturbance involving a man with a gun in the area of Patterson Court.
While officers were responding to the scene, they were advised that the male causing the disturbance had left the scene.
Officer Chris Milby located the vehicle in the area of Duffy Street and attempted to stop him.
As Officer Milby activated his emergency equipment, the suspect sped away.
After a short pursuit, 32-year old Johnny J. Payne of Lebanon, KY was taken into custody, lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center, and charged with the following:
Operating Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Substance 1st
Fleeing or Evading Police 1st degree (motor vehicle)
Reckless Driving
Wanton Endangerment 1st degree (police officer)
Speeding 26 mph or more
Failure to Wear Seatbelt
Failure to or Improper Signal
No Operator’s License
Disregarding Stop Sign
Date: Monday, September 1, 2025 Time: 10:26 p.m. Location: Duffy Street area
Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police and Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigating Officers: Officer Chris Milby
Approving Supervisor: Chief Shannon Wilson
(Chief Shannon Wilson – Campbellsville Police Department)