The charges against Scottie Scheffler following his arrest before the second round of the PGA Championship have been dropped.
The World No.1 was arrested outside the venue for the Major, Valhalla, when he arrived in his car to prepare for his second round. Earlier in the day, there had been a fatal accident, and Scheffler arrived to find police redirecting traffic. That led to a situation involving Scheffler that he later described as a “big misunderstanding.”
Nevertheless, he was taken to the police station and later charged with second-degree assault of a police office, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.
However, 12 days after the incident, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell said during a court hearing: “Based upon the totality of the evidence, my office cannot move forward in the prosecution of the charges filed against Mr Scheffler.”
“Mr Scheffler’s characterization that this was a ‘big misunderstanding’ is corroborated by the evidence. The evidence we reviewed supports the conclusion that Detective Gillis was concerned for public safety at the scene when he initiated contact with Mr Scheffler.
“However, Mr Scheffler’s actions and the evidence surrounding their exchange during this misunderstanding do not satisfy the elements of any criminal offenses.”
Following the decision, Scheffler released a statement where he reiterated the incident had been a “misunderstanding” and continued: “I hold no ill will towards Officer Gillis. I wish to put the incident behind me and move on, and I hope he will do the same.”
He added: “This was a severe miscommunication in a chaotic situation,” before saying his “thoughts and prayers” are with the victim in the earlier fatal accident, John Mills and his family.
Scottie’s statement. Pure class. pic.twitter.com/1EEq92LrLnMay 29, 2024
The decision to drop the charges follows a period of uncertainty for Scheffler after the incident. Following the arrest, Scheffler spent some time in a cell, but was returned to the course in time for his second round, where he shot an impressive 66 to remain in contention for his third Major title.
Scottie Scheffler returned in time for this second round at the PGA Championship, where he carded a 66
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