Justin Boggs is a writer for the E.W. Scripps company. Justin covers anything from politics to sports and entertainment.
Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said Detective Bryan Gillis violated department policy by not activating his body-worn camera when engaging pro golfer Scottie Scheffler.
After being booked on four criminal counts, including assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic, Scheffler returned to the course and teed off later in the morning. A police report obtained by Scripps News said Scheffler attempted to drive around traffic when Gillis"stopped the subject."Star golfer Scottie Scheffler's court date postponed after arrest during PGA Championship Gage Jackson 7:11 AM, May 21, 2024 Although officials are releasing some video taken at the time of the arrest, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg added they are withholding some footage of the incident at the request of prosecutors.
Greenberg noted the department's checkered history. In 2023, The Department of Justice issued a report on the practices of the Louisville Metro Police Department, stating it has “reasonable cause” to believe the department engages “in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of their rights under the Constitution and federal law.”
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