Bond Set For Former Omaha Police Officer

Bond was set at $25,000 Friday afternoon for a former Omaha Police officer who is facing a felony assault charge. 

Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine filed assault charges earlier this week against Scotty Payne for his part in the in-custody death of Zachary Bearheels.

Payne turned himself in early Friday morning and appeared before a judge at 1:00 Friday afternoon.  

Payne is facing a charge of Felony Second Degree Assault, which comes with a maximum sentence of twenty years in prison. 

Payne's lawyer says he expects Payne to post bond and be released Friday afternoon.


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