Scottie Scheffler Arrest: Misconduct Claims Pile Up Against Arresting Officer as Legal Drama Takes Thrilling Twist

Detective Bryan Gillis, who arrested Scottie Scheffler, appears to be in for further trouble. Although the police claimed Gillis was dragged by Scheffler’s car, the lack of body-cam footage didn’t help his case. Contrarily, LMPD chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel conceded that it was a “violation of the LMPD policy on uniforms and equipment.”

On top of that, Gillis’s police records show that it wasn’t the first time he was on the receiving end. NBC reported that Gillis includes some commendations as well as oral reprimands and suspensions for overreach. His personnel file also shows that the officer has faced disciplinary action on several occasions for wrecking his vehicle and missing court dates.

The Twitter account NUCLRGOLF shared a tweet that contained previous records on Officer Gillis, with the caption, “#NOT THE FIRST TIME — Officer Gillis has been in breach of the rules before. Records show past incidents dating back to 2013″ 

Gillis, who joined LMPD in 2007 after serving as a patrol officer with the New Orleans Police Department from 2004, was suspended for five days in 2013 for “conduct unbecoming” of a police officer. The memo from then-chief Steve Conrad reveals that Gillis, with an intoxicated civilian on the back of his, proceeded to “doing ‘donuts’ in a business parking lot.” 

That same year, the detective was “at fault” for an accident on December 1, 2013. Bryan Gillis was subjected to an oral reprimand and required mandatory driver’s training. A similar charge is also listed against the veteran police officer on August 9, 2019, and May 22, 2021. Additionally, in 2021, Gillis pursued “a vehicle that did not commit a violent felony or wanted on a warrant.” 

However, his record also includes a commendation from the police department as one of the seven officers who went “above and beyond” the call of duty in 2021. Gillis, who reportedly also owns ACIS Advanced Collision Investigation Services LLC, filed for an LMPD Body Worn Camera Failure to Record Form. In the absence of any clear evidence of the situation, that becomes the only description of what transpired that morning. 

Bryan Gillis revealed his reasons for arresting Scottie Scheffler

The LMPD police record noted that Gillis was “dragged” by Scheffler’s official PGA Championship vehicle, resulting in “pain and abrasion” on his wrist and knee. Gillis, in the form, explained, “I stopped the driver and advised him he could not proceed because of the bus: [Scheffler] demanded to be let in, and proceeded forward against my directions. I was dragged/knocked down by the driver. I then proceeded to arrest the driver.”

Louisville Metro Police Department has slapped four charges against Scottie Scheffler, including a 2nd degree assault against a police officer. Assaulting a police officer is a class c felony in Kentucky, which can result in 5–10 years of imprisonment. 

In the wake of the press conference, a traffic pole video was released, which showed that, from a distance, Scheffler’s car slowly pulled forward. Gillis, apparently, jumped in front of the car to stop, and then the world’s No. 1 golfer was put in handcuffs. 

Scottie Scheffler was scheduled to appear for his arraignment on May 21, Tuesday. However, his attorney, Steve Romines, requested a postponement, which was granted. Scheffler’s next arraignment date is scheduled on June 3. 

Romines upped the ante yesterday, saying, “Nothing has changed since my comment last week: he didn’t do anything wrong. We will go to trial or the case will be dismissed. We have no interest in settling the case, there are no discussions regarding that. We’re prepared to litigate as need be.” Steve Romines added that every piece of evidence has supported what Scottie Scheffler said from the beginning, that it was a ‘big misunderstanding’.