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Louisville officials addressed the recent arrest of World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler and will release video footage from a traffic pole camera. The detective involved in the arrest was disciplined for not turning on his bodycam, against department policy. Concerns have been raised about the felony charge against Scheffler being excessive. The golfer was charged with felony assault on a police officer and other charges after an incident at a fatal crash scene. Scheffler, a new father, plans to plead not guilty. His arraignment was delayed, and he is scheduled to play in a golf tournament in Texas. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

Louisville Officials Address Arrest of Golfer Scottie Scheffler

Louisville, Kentucky – Louisville officials held a news conference on Thursday to address the recent arrest of World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler. The officials are expected to release video footage of the arrest from a traffic pole camera.

During the news conference, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel discussed the findings of the internal investigation into Scheffler’s arrest. Gwinn-Villaroel mentioned that the detective involved in the arrest should have turned on his body camera, which was against department policy. The detective faced disciplinary action for failing to follow protocol.

High-ranking police officials in Louisville have expressed concerns that the felony charge against Scheffler may be excessive. The arrest occurred as Scheffler was driving to the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville for the PGA Championship, one of golf’s major tournaments. The incident took place in the early morning hours when Scheffler came across a fatal crash scene, allegedly injuring a police officer who was directing traffic.

Scheffler, a 27-year-old golfer and new father, was charged with felony second-degree assault on a police officer, along with additional charges of third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic.

Following his arrest, Scheffler was released from jail and managed to make his tee time at the PGA Championship, where he went on to finish in a tie for 8th place. His attorney stated that Scheffler plans to plead not guilty to the charges, describing the incident as a “big misunderstanding” in a chaotic situation.

The Louisville Metro Police report indicated that Scheffler was attempting to access the golf course when he was stopped by Detective Bryan Gillis. The report stated that Scheffler refused to comply with instructions and accelerated forward, dragging Detective Gillis to the ground. The detective sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Scheffler’s attorney, Steven Romines, emphasized that his client was following directions from another traffic officer and driving a marked player’s vehicle with visible credentials. Multiple eyewitnesses have corroborated that Scheffler did not act wrongly but followed directions as instructed.

Overall, the incident involving Scottie Scheffler’s arrest has raised questions about police procedures and the handling of high-profile individuals. As the legal process unfolds, Scheffler continues to compete in golf tournaments, with his next appearance scheduled at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.