Louisville, Kentucky – Attention has shifted to the disciplinary history of Louisville Metro Police Det. Bryan Gillis following his arrest of world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler before the second day of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club last week. Before the incident, Gillis, a member of the department since 2007, had multiple reprimands, including suspensions, according to reports.
It was revealed that Gillis failed to activate his body camera during the incident with Scheffler, which violated LMPD policy. Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel stated that corrective action was taken against Gillis in response to the incident.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the LMPD released new footage of the arrest, shedding light on the events leading up to Scheffler’s arrest during a press conference. Gillis has a history of reprimands, including incidents involving pursuits and violations of department policies.
In the past, Gillis received suspensions for various offenses, such as violations related to court attendance and pursuits of vehicles not involved in violent felonies. Despite his disciplinary history, Gillis has also received commendations for exemplary work in certain situations, highlighting a mix of performance in his career.
Scheffler, on the other hand, faces charges of second-degree assault, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic for the incident leading up to his arrest before the PGA Championship. However, there are concerns within the LMPD regarding the severity of the felony charge against Scheffler.
In response to the charges, Scheffler’s lawyer has stated intentions to take the case to court, emphasizing miscommunication and a chaotic situation during the arrest. The unfolding events surrounding the arrest of Scheffler continue to garner attention and scrutiny as both sides prepare for legal proceedings.