ROGERSVILLE -  A Kingsport police officer, previously employed as a Hawkins County deputy, has been charged with domestic assault.

Daniel Lane, 32, 1513 Pendlton Street, Kingsport, was charged with domestic assault late Thursday night.

According to an arrest report filed by Detective Lt. Randall Collier, and approved by Sheriff Roger Christian, at approximately 10 p.m. deputies were dispatched to a Church Hill address to investigate an assault complaint.

Courtney Jo Lane told officers she was currently separated from her husband, Daniel Lane, and that he "had assaulted her by grabbing her around the throat and forcing her to the bed."

The report notes deputies did observe red mark on her neck "consistent with this type of assault."

Lane was reportedly hired by the KPD in March 2008 and is on administrative leave, with pay.

He is scheduled to appear in Hawkins County General Sessions Court on December 15.