Scottie Scheffler faces four charges following his arrest by police at the 2024 PGA Championship.
Scottie Scheffler Faces Four Charges Following Arrest at 2024 PGA Championship
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In an unexpected turn of events, PGA Tour star Scottie Scheffler was arrested by police during the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. Scheffler, one of golf’s rising talents, now faces four charges stemming from the incident, sending shockwaves through the golf community and beyond.
Police officer to @JeffDarlington as Scottie Scheffler was in handcuffs and placed into the back of a police car:
— Randy Scott (@RandyScottESPN) May 17, 2024
“There’s nothing you can do, he’s going to jail.”
Details of the Arrest
The arrest took place on Thursday evening, shortly after Scheffler completed his first round. According to the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department (LMPD), Scheffler was taken into custody for alleged involvement in a disturbance at a local restaurant. Witnesses reported a heated argument that escalated quickly, resulting in the police being called to the scene.
Scheffler was charged with:
- Assault in the second degree of a police officer
- Criminal mischief in the third-degree
- Reckless driving
- Disregarding signals from officers directing traffic
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