(NewsNation) —– Authorities in Kentucky released Thursday new footage of the day of the arrest of Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top golfer, and stated that the arresting officer violated the Louisville Metro Police Department’s policies in the arrest.
LMPD released footage from the time of the arrest from two video cameras: a fixed pole camera and a dash cam of a police car.
“We are not aware at this time of any video footage which captures the initial interaction between LMPD and Mr. Scheffler,” Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said during Thursday’s news conference.
Greenberg added that any additional video or evidence related to the case will not be released until the conclusion of the legal process.
Scheffler’s arraignment is set for June 3.
Did police violate policies during the arrest?
The arresting officer, Detective Bryan Gillis, did not activate his body camera at the time of Scheffler’s arrest, which LMPD Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said was a violation of the department’s policy.
“Detective Gillis should have turned on his body-worn camera but did not. His failure to do so is a violation of the LMPD policy on uniforms and equipment,” she said.
Gwinn-Villaroel added that Gillis did not have his body camera “operationally ready” as required by the department’s policy and the officer was counseled by his supervisor.
“We understand the seriousness of the failure to capture this interaction which is why our officer has received corrective action for this policy violation,” Gwinn-Villaroel said.
What charges does Scheffler face?
Scheffler, 27, faces four charges, including second-degree assault of a police officer.
He was arrested Friday after he attempted to drive past a police officer on his way into the golf club, according to ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington. The officer attempted to attach himself to Scheffler’s car, prompting the golfer to stop his vehicle just short of the golf club’s entrance.
The officer yelled at Scheffler to remove himself from the vehicle. When he did, the officer reportedly shoved Scheffler against his car and placed him in handcuffs.
Darlington witnessed Scheffler’s arrest live and caught part of the arrest on video.
According to the police report, Gillis attempted to stop Scheffler but was allegedly “dragged” by the golfer’s vehicle and hospitalized.
The police report also said that Gillis’ “uniform pants, valued at approximately $80, were damaged beyond repair.”
Conflicting reports claim the officer attached himself to Scheffler’s car in an effort to stop him from driving forward.
