‘Swamp People’ Star Busted For Hitting Female Officer

TMZ got a little story about 'Swamp People' Star Nicholas Payne, who was arrested last month for allegedly striking a female officer in the chest when she showed up to a private home and was trying to right ole Nick Payne a citation for disturbing the peace. He was Bruce's apprentice...

Dude's still in jail cause he hasn't paid his $10,000 bail. TMZ says

"Swamp People" troublemaker Nicholas Payne allegedly battered a FEMALE cop on the night he was arrested ... and then tried to escape into the woods ... this according to Louisiana police.

Law enforcement officials tell us Payne tried to run off into the woods after the attack ... so a K-9 unit was dispatched to find him.

We're told one of the dogs located Payne ... and bit the guy so hard, the reality star had to be taken to a nearby hospital so doctors could treat the wound.

For the full story check out TMZ