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Detective Bryan Gillis is eager to move on from the incident involving golf star Scottie Scheffler, but he has voiced concerns over comments made by Scheffler's attorney, Steve Romines, after the charges were dismissed. Gillis, who arrested Scheffler outside Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville before the second day of the PGA Championship earlier this month, noted in a statement on Wednesday that he was indeed "dragged by the car" and sustained "visible injuries" to his knees and wrist.
He also commended Scheffler for his "dignity, humility, and respect" during the encounter. Nonetheless, Gillis expressed displeasure with Romines' statements, which he felt impugned his integrity.
Romines had suggested in a press conference that Scheffler, the world's top golfer, might consider a lawsuit for being "falsely arrested."
Gillis' statament
Additionally, Gillis highlighted the high cost of the pants mandated by the Louisville Metro Police Department for their officers, which became an incidental point of interest during the situation.
"It was unfortunate and disturbing to hear Steve Romines' commentary today-claiming a 'false arrest' was made and for him to challenge my honesty and integrity," Gillis wrote.
"I'd be surprised and disappointed if Mr. Scheffler actually had any part in making those statements.
"To be clear, I was drug by the car, I went to the ground, and I received visible injuries to my knees and wrist. I'm going to recover from it, and it will be ok.
"PS... Yes, the department has us buying freaking $80 pants. To those concerned, they were indeed ruined. But Scottie, it's all good. I never would've guessed I'd have the most famous pair of pants in the country for a few weeks because of this. Take care and be safe."