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LMPD provides an update on the investigation into the arrest of professional golfer Scottie Scheffler

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel will provide an update Thursday on the investigation into the traffic incident that led to the arrest of world number one Scottie Scheffler outside the Valhalla Golf Club.

During the update, Gwinn-Villaroel will provide the full results of the investigation and address any policy violations. LMPD said all currently available video footage of the incident will be released.

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On Friday morning, May 17, police diverted traffic to Valhalla Gate 1 as the road was closed as a result of a fatal accident.

Scheffler was on his way to Valhalla early in the morning, shortly after John Mills, a PGA volunteer, was struck and killed by a shuttle bus. Police were in the area trying to direct traffic due to the road closures when they stopped Scheffler, who was trying to get to the golf club before his tee time.

An arrest memo said Scheffler did not listen to the officer’s instructions and drove off, dragging the officer and tearing his pants. Scheffler was arrested on a number of charges including aggravated assault on a police officer, reckless driving and criminal trespass.

Scheffler was later released and was able to return to Valhalla. He is currently scheduled to appear in court on June 3rd.