Louisville Metro Police Department made headlines earlier this year when they arrested the No. 1 ranked golfer in the world, Scottie Scheffler, ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The incident that happened at the Valhalla Golf Club, was referred to by Scheffler as a "big misunderstanding," and since then all charges have been dropped because the accusatory officers broke protocol by not activating body cameras during the arrest.
That is to say, according to Wave 3 News one of Scheffler's arresting officers, by the name of Javar Downs, has now been arrested himself for stealing $4,000 he seized from a suspect, who was being booked into jail.
BEFORE AND AFTER: Here's video of LMPD Officer Javar Downs helping put golfer Scottie Scheffler in cuffs during his arrest. Now, Downs is under arrest for pocketing $4k of money he allegedly seized from an inmate while booking him into jail. @wave3news https://t.co/euKRFBP2B0 pic.twitter.com/i1jbblFAqr
— Ward Jolles (@wardjolles) August 23, 2024
MORE: Downs is charged with one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking $1k or greater, and one count of official misconduct. After allegedly pocketing money he seized from a suspect he booked into LMDC, Downs himself was booked this morning. Here's his mugshot. @wave3news pic.twitter.com/4HlBm2S5Ji
— Ward Jolles (@wardjolles) August 23, 2024
Apparently the Louisville Metro police officer, Downs, took money from an envelope that he found while searching a man. To note, despite the alleged theft of $4,000, the owner of the money claims there was $10,000 originally.
In view of the police officer's arrest, Downs is being charged with theft (by unlawful taking over $1,000) and official misconduct. Being that, the police department has placed Downs on emergency suspension, and will begin the process of terminating his employment, according to a statement.
"Allegations of officer malfeasance are taken very seriously. LMPD prioritizes accountability and remains committed to conducting thorough and expedient investigations in the best interests of all parties involved," LMPD said in a statement.
In view of the this, Downs is expected to be arraigned in court on Tuesday, August 27 at 9 am ET.
Related: Officer Gillis Who Arrested Scottie Scheffler Has Quite The History
