PGA Tour Rumors: Unproven Scottie Scheffler Felony Charge Pushes Louisville Police Department in Hot Water

In the early hours of Friday morning, Scottie Scheffler was detained while he was on the way to the PGA Championship. On the road near Valhalla, a fatal accident killed a man and the traffic was disrupted. Per reports, due to some misunderstanding, the 2024 Masters Champion was arrested by the police.

However, after nearly an hour of arrest, Scheffler was released from detainment and reached the Valhalla Golf Club on time to tee off for the second round. But he was not let go easy. The 27-year-old was charged with assault on a police officer, misdemeanor, and reckless driving violation. After Scottie Scheffler’s quick release, the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department’s officer, Bryan Gillis, who arrested the PGA Tour pro, allegedly found himself in huge trouble.

Scottie Scheffler’s arrest by LMPD backfires

The legal expert David Barber, with 30 years of experience as an attorney in Kentucky, gave exclusive insight to Golf Digest on Scottie Scheffler’s recent debacle in Louisville with the LMPD. Per Barber, the arrest of Scheffler was a bit unusual. The anomaly was the 27-year-old’s immediate release from jail.

Barber noted that despite the charges of felony and misdemeanor, Scheffler was released on time because the judge might have assessed the situation in a calmer manner and would have seen the property damage that was reported—a pair of pants on Officer Bryan Gillis—and the injuries as scrapes and bruising.

The atypical arrest and release of World No. 1 was the most-followed incident on Friday in Kentucky and the LMPD was asked questions about it constantly. It seems after hours, the police department would take a press conference to steer away the doubts. Meanwhile, Officer Gillis was “placed on administrative leave tomorrow for his actions towards Scottie Scheffler this morning,” Kent McAllister of The Athletic reported on X.

Being told that Officer Bryan Gillis is expected to be placed on administrative leave tomorrow for his actions towards Scottie Scheffler this morning. Louisville Police Department will hold a press conference to address the matter.

— Kent McAllister (@KentFuckingMcAl) May 17, 2024

Although Gillis would be on leave, the charges against World No. 1 have not been dropped yet. On the other hand, Barber thought that from the outside it looked like, as the misunderstanding grew, the police officer cuffed Scheffler and “charged him with a felony because he had been cuffed,” said the attorney. As the four massive charges now haunt Scheffler, the team appointed by him to take charge of the matter has already moved forward with a countersuit against the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department.

What has been the counteraction from Scheffler’s side?

Scottie Scheffler has hired Steve Romines, a veteran attorney with experience dealing with civil and criminal cases. With his team, Romine has moved forward to work out the best-case scenario for Scheffler. His former classmate, Barber, believed that Romine was the perfect choice in such cases and would help Scheffler better than even himself.

To do just that, as per reports, the legal team of Romines has moved forward with a countersuit against the officer and the PD. Kent McAllister shared that the source relayed that Scheffler’s legal team has filed for “wrongful imprisonment, harassment, and excessive use of force” against Gillis and LMPD.

Sources tell me Scottie Scheffler’s lawyers are already working hard on a counter suit against Officer Bryan Gillis and the Louisville PD for wrongful imprisonment, harassment, and excessive use of force. Things are about to get spicy for Officer Gillis.

— Kent McAllister (@KentFuckingMcAl) May 17, 2024

The two parties would now meet in court. The Golf Digest reported that Scheffler’s arraignment has been scheduled for May 21st. There, it might be decided if the harsh felony charges can be dropped and if Scheffler would be given the plea deal, which looks more doable.

What will be the outcome of Scottie Scheffler’s case against the LMPD? Stay tuned to find out.