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sports1 year ago

Charges Dropped: Officer and Attorney Clash in Scottie Scheffler Case

Louisville Metro Police Detective Bryan Gillis reiterated his account of being injured by Scottie Scheffler's vehicle during a traffic incident at the PGA Championship, which led to Scheffler's arrest on multiple charges that were later dropped. Gillis mentioned his $80 pants were ruined in the incident, while both he and Scheffler expressed condolences for John Mills, a volunteer who was killed in a related traffic accident. Scheffler emphasized the incident was a misunderstanding and expressed his respect for police officers.

via Courier Journal|
#arrest#john-mills#louisville-metro-police
sports-news1 year ago

Officer Comments on Scheffler Arrest, Criticizes Attorney After Charges Dropped

Louisville Metro Police Detective Bryan Gillis, who arrested golfer Scottie Scheffler, reiterated his account of being injured and having his $80 uniform pants ruined during the incident. Charges against Scheffler, including second-degree assault, were dropped. Both parties expressed condolences for John Mills, a volunteer killed in a related traffic accident, and emphasized the incident was a misunderstanding.

via USA TODAY|
#arrest-incident#john-mills#louisville-metro-police
sports-news1 year ago

Charges Dropped Against Scottie Scheffler Amid Officer's Claims and Legal Tensions

Charges against golfer Scottie Scheffler were dropped after his arrest on May 17 for allegedly injuring a police officer during a traffic incident near the PGA Championship. Detective Bryan Gillis claims he was dragged by Scheffler's car and sustained injuries, while Scheffler's lawyer and video evidence suggest a misunderstanding. Scheffler expressed his desire to move past the incident and extended condolences to the family of John Mills, who was killed in a related accident.

via Bleacher Report|
#charges-dropped#louisville-metro-police#pga-tour
sports1 year ago

Charges Dropped Against Golfer Scottie Scheffler After PGA Arrest

Charges against world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler were dropped after his arrest outside the PGA Championship, with prosecutors citing evidence that supported Scheffler's claim of a misunderstanding. Scheffler was arrested for allegedly dragging an officer with his car, but video evidence did not corroborate this. Scheffler will not pursue litigation against the police or the city and aims to move on from the incident.

via The New York Times|
#charges-dropped#golf#louisville-metro-police
law-enforcement1 year ago

Louisville Cop Disciplined in Scottie Scheffler Arrest Case

Louisville Metro Police Detective Bryan Gillis, involved in the recent arrest of golfer Scottie Scheffler, has a history of disciplinary issues, including performing "donuts" with an intoxicated civilian in his police vehicle, missing court dates, and being involved in multiple "at fault" accidents. Gillis was recently counseled for not using his body camera during the Scheffler incident.

via USA TODAY|
#bryan-gillis#law-enforcement#louisville-metro-police
sports-news1 year ago

Louisville Police to Release Footage, Update on Scottie Scheffler Investigation

The Louisville Metro Police Department and Mayor Craig Greenberg will provide an update on the internal investigation into the arrest of golfer Scottie Scheffler at last week's PGA Championship, including the release of available footage. The investigation focuses on why Detective Bryan Gillis did not activate his body camera during the incident. Scheffler, who faces multiple charges including assaulting a police officer, claims the incident was a misunderstanding and plans to plead not guilty.

via NBC Sports|
#body-camera#investigation#louisville-metro-police
crime1 year ago

Algonquin Neighborhood in Louisville: Police Respond to Shooting and SWAT Situation

A shooting in the Algonquin neighborhood of Louisville resulted in a heavy police presence and a man being taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his arm. After a standoff and SWAT situation at a house, the suspect was not found. Louisville Metro Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in solving the crime.

via WLKY Louisville|
#algonquin-neighborhood#crime#louisville-metro-police
crime2 years ago

Arrest made in violent home invasion that injured elderly woman in Valley Station

A 30-year-old woman, Jamara Hondrea Cureton, has been arrested for a violent home invasion in Valley Station, Louisville, which left an 82-year-old woman hospitalized with severe injuries. Cureton confessed to breaking into the victim's home and assaulting her, as well as being involved in two other recent home invasions. She stole valuable items and demanded cash from the victims, and police released blurry surveillance images of her carrying a hatchet and a crowbar.

via WDRB|
#arrest#crime#elderly-woman
traffictransportation2 years ago

Massive Gasoline Spill on I-64 Causes Evacuation and Road Closure

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 near Watterson in Louisville, Kentucky, have reopened after a tanker truck carrying gasoline overturned during the morning rush hour, spilling approximately 4,000 gallons of fuel. The leak has been contained, and a cleanup crew was called to the scene. As a precaution, around 30 homes in the St. Regis Park community were evacuated, but residents were allowed to return home later in the day. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and there were no reports of injuries.

via WDRB|
#evacuation#gasoline-spill#i-64e
safety2 years ago

False Reports of Shooters Cause Lockdowns at Multiple Louisville Schools

Louisville Metro Police responded to reports of active aggressors at duPont Manual High School and Fredrick Law Olmsted Academy North, but no aggressors were found. Both schools have been cleared. Other cities, including Evansville, Lexington, and Cincinnati, also received "swatting" calls. Jefferson County Public Schools implemented heightened security protocols, and students were evacuated at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, but no weapons were found. The incidents are being investigated as "bogus calls."

via Courier Journal|
#active-aggressor#jefferson-county-public-schools#lockdown
crime2 years ago

"Former LMPD officer's federal trial for Breonna Taylor raid set to begin Monday"

The federal trial of former Louisville Metro Police officer Brett Hankison, charged in connection with the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's home, is set to begin on Monday. Hankison is facing charges of deprivation of rights for firing into Taylor's apartment, as well as shooting into a neighboring unit. The trial, expected to last about three weeks, was delayed to allow the defense to review evidence.

via WDRB|
#breonna-taylor#brett-hankison#crime
accidents2 years ago

Multiple Children Sustain 'Very Serious' Injuries in JCPS Bus Accidents

A second-grader from Luhr Elementary School in Louisville, Kentucky, suffered "very serious" injuries after being hit by a Jefferson County Public Schools bus. The 8-year-old boy was crossing the street when he was struck by the bus, which did not have any students on board and was not headed to Luhr. The child was taken to Norton Children's Hospital in critical but stable condition. The Louisville Metro Police Department's Traffic Unit is investigating the incident.

via WDRB|
#accidents#bus-accident#child-injury
law-enforcement2 years ago

LMPD Reveals Fired Officers, Internal Investigations, and Controversial Incidents

Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel announced that since January, she has fired seven officers in 32 investigations unrelated to the Justice Department probe. The terminated officers include a mix of recruits and probationary officers, with reasons for termination ranging from conduct unbecoming to performance deficiencies. The chief emphasized the importance of accountability and creating a culture of well-trained and supervised officers. The announcement follows a review of 33 cases of possible officer misconduct flagged in the DOJ report, with no further formal investigations planned. The Metro government has agreed to a court-enforceable consent decree to implement changes in policing practices.

via WDRB|
#doj-probe#law-enforcement#louisville-metro-police