An investigation into Scottie Scheffler’s arrest at the PGA Championship has been confirmed by Mayor Craig Greenberg of Louisville. The focus will be on possible policy breaches committed by those who made the arrest.
After Detective Bryan Gillis neglected to turn on his body camera during Scottie Scheffler’s arrest, it came to light that he did not follow Louisville Metro police protocol. Consequently, an acknowledgment was made concerning this issue. Mayor Greenberg stressed the significance of investigating such matters with transparency and ensuring accountability for law enforcement activities.
Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel from the Louisville Metro Police Department is conducting an internal investigation and will handle any policy violations discovered by LMPD’s disciplinary guidelines. It is uncertain at this time whether the Professional Standards Unit responsible for probing into policy infractions will be involved.
Scheffler’s arraignment, initially slated for Tuesday, has been deferred to June 3. According to Steve Romines, his attorney, Scheffler intends on entering a plea of not guilty against allegations of second-degree assault towards a police officer and charges involving criminal mischief and reckless driving.
Scheffler was arrested outside Valhalla Golf Club before the second round of the PGA Championship. It is claimed that he ignored a police officer’s directions when trying to enter, resulting in charges linked to an episode where Gillis purportedly got dragged by Scheffler’s vehicle.
According to Romines, Scheffler will be fully cleared of wrongdoing since he followed another traffic officer’s instructions, and multiple witnesses confirmed his innocence. Despite the difficult situation, Scheffler persevered by returning to the tournament and ultimately tying for eighth place after delivering exceptional performances in subsequent rounds.
