Police officer involved in Scottie Scheffler arrest accused of stealing thousands in traffic stop
1. A police officer from Louisville, Javar Downs, who played a role in the contentious arrest of professional golfer Scottie Scheffler in May 2024, has been taken into custody himself. Downs is alleged to have stolen $4,000 from an individual during a traffic stop. This event transpired only a few months following the Scheffler incident,…
1. A police officer from Louisville, Javar Downs, who played a role in the contentious arrest of professional golfer Scottie Scheffler in May 2024, has been taken into custody himself. Downs is alleged to have stolen $4,000 from an individual during a traffic stop. This event transpired only a few months following the Scheffler incident, during which Downs and two other officers neglected to activate their body cameras, resulting in significant public backlash. Downs is now facing charges of theft and official misconduct, and the Louisville Metro Police Department has initiated steps to terminate his employment.
