Truett Payne

Name:
Payne, Truett Anthony

Date of Booking:
06/21/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Unlawful Conduct During 911 Call

Officer’s Narrative:
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On June 21, 2026, at approximately 1505 hours, Whitfield County Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from Truett Payne at [5100 BLOCK] N. Jimmy Dr. During the call, dispatch personnel had difficulty understanding Payne due to his slurred speech.

Payne stated that he had shot a person in the knee and further stated that he was a convicted felon and an outlaw. Payne was also cursing at dispatch personnel during the call. Deputies responded to the residence to investigate the reported incident. Upon arrival, deputies determined that no shooting or other criminal incident had occurred and that Payne was highly intoxicated.

At approximately 1605 hours, Payne contacted Whitfield County Dispatch again and requested that deputies return to the residence. Walker County Dispatch advised they were receiving similar calls from Payne. After reviewing the circumstances, Lt. Rann advised there was no need to dispatch deputies back to the residence at that time. Dispatch personnel noted that Payne again appeared intoxicated based on his speech and behavior during the call.

At approximately 1623 hours, Payne called Whitfield County Dispatch for a third time. Lt. Rann spoke directly with Payne by telephone regarding his complaints. After speaking with Payne and reviewing the available information, Lt. Rann documented in CAD notes that there was no indication that any vehicle or suspicious person Payne was referring to had been present at his residence.

At approximately 1655 hours, Whitfield County Dispatch received another 9-1-1 call from Payne that had been transferred from Walker County Dispatch. During this call, Payne claimed that someone had shot at him and stated that he was going to shoot the other party. Payne was yelling and using profane language toward dispatch personnel throughout the call.

Payne repeatedly referred to himself as an outlaw and stated that “Outlaws kill.” Payne further stated that he had killed before and would do it again. During the same call, Payne made multiple sexually explicit and offensive comments toward the dispatcher. Payne told the dispatcher that he had a “pecker” and asked if she wanted to “jack it.” Payne also stated, “I got a d*ck, do you want to suck,” before telling the dispatcher to “go ahead and f*ck yourself.” Deputy Loftis later made contact with Payne and advised that Payne was intoxicated. Deputy Loftis also warned Payne about the misuse of the 9-1-1 system.

At approximately 2041 hours, Payne again contacted Whitfield County Dispatch through 9-1-1. During the call, Payne told the dispatcher to “shut up and listen” before disconnecting the call. At approximately 2108 hours, Payne placed another 9-1-1 call. The call was initially received by Walker County Dispatch. Dispatch personnel advised that Payne was again cursing at dispatchers and behaving in a disorderly manner over the telephone.

Due to the repeated nature of the calls, the threats being made, the abusive and obscene language directed at dispatch personnel, and the continued misuse of the emergency communication system, Deputy Deaver and Sgt. Sharpe responded to Payne’s residence at approximately 2124 hours to make contact with him.

Upon arrival, Sgt. Sharpe made contact with Payne at the residence. Sgt. Sharpe immediately detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Payne’s person. Sgt. Sharpe observed that Payne’s speech was slurred and that his behavior was consistent with a high level of intoxication. During the conversation, Sgt. Sharpe asked Payne whether he had been cursing at dispatch personnel during the numerous 9-1-1 calls. Payne admitted that he had been cursing at the dispatchers.

Based on the investigation, the numerous non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, the threats made during those calls, the abusive and obscene language directed toward emergency communications personnel, and Payne’s continued misuse of the emergency telephone system after being warned, Sgt. Sharpe determined probable cause existed for a violation of O.C.G.A. 16-11-39.2(b)(2), Unlawful Conduct During a 9-1-1 Call.

Sgt. Sharpe placed Payne under arrest. Payne was handcuffed, checked for proper fit, and the handcuffs were double locked. Payne was then escorted to a patrol vehicle and transported to the Whitfield County Jail without incident. During the transport, Payne continued to be verbally aggressive, cursing and making hostile comments.

Payne repeatedly referenced knowing members of the Outlaws motorcycle club and requested Sgt. Sharpe’s name and badge number. Payne stated that he wanted the information so the Outlaws could find him.

Sgt. Sharpe obtained Warrant W26-1041 charging Payne with Unlawful Conduct During a 9-1-1 Call in violation of O.C.G.A. 16-11-39.2(b)(2). Upon arrival at the Whitfield County Jail, Payne was turned over to booking staff for processing. Due to his behavior and level of intoxication, booking staff placed Payne in a padded cell.

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