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Scottie Scheffler’s mugshot released, fans claim arrest for theft and misdemeanor is ‘karma’
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Scottie Scheffler’s mugshot released, fans claim arrest for theft and misdemeanor is ‘karma’

A Louisville police officer involved in the infamous arrest of Scottie Scheffler earlier this year was arrested himself on Friday, in what fans are calling a clear example of “karma.”

Officer Javar Downs was charged with official misconduct and theft after allegedly stealing $1,000 or more while he was accused of pocketing $4,000 from a suspect who was booked into jail, according to Wave 3 News.

Communications from the Louisville Police Department later revealed that Downs has been placed on emergency suspension and is at risk of termination from the department. the Louisville Courier-Journal reported.

The Kentucky officer’s official mugshot was released Friday afternoon, three months after Scheffler’s own version went viral.

“Allegations of officer misconduct are taken very seriously,” Angela Ingram, LMPD communications director, told the newspaper.

Scottie Scheffler’s mugshot released, fans claim arrest for theft and misdemeanor is ‘karma’

Downs faces firing from LMPD

Louisville Police Officer Javar Downs was arrested Friday and faces multiple charges

Scheffler was arrested on a traffic violation, but the charges were later dropped by Louisville police

Scheffler was arrested on a traffic violation, but the charges were later dropped by Louisville police

‘LMPD prioritizes accountability and remains committed to conducting thorough and expeditious investigations in the best interest of all parties involved.’

Ingram revealed that a citizen had filed a complaint against Downs.

In May, Scheffler was arrested prior to the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla over a traffic misunderstanding following a fatal crash involving a shuttle bus and a pedestrian at the major tournament.

The charges were eventually dropped. Shortly after his arrest, Scheffler got out of jail in time to play golf and play an incredible round of golf.

That’s not to say the whole ordeal didn’t have an impact on him, or his reputation.

However, fans believe Downs’ arrest three months later is proof of the existence of “karma.”

On X someone wrote: ‘KARMA IS AB***H’.

Downs admitted he did not have his body camera on during Scheffler's arrest in Valhalla

Downs admitted he did not have his body camera on during Scheffler’s arrest in Valhalla

Scheffler played a remarkable second round at the PGA Championship, just hours after his arrest

Scheffler played a remarkable second round at the PGA Championship, just hours after his arrest

“Isn’t karma a pleasure?” asked another.

A third said: ‘KARMA 101’.

While someone simply said, “Well, well, well.”

Shortly after he was cleared of any wrongdoing, Scheffler wrote in a statement: “I want to put this incident behind me and move on with my life, and I hope he will too.

“Police officers have a difficult job and I have great respect for them. This was a serious miscommunication in a chaotic situation.”

Downs later admitted that he did not have his body camera on at the scene of Scheffler’s arrest. Body camera activation is part of the LMPD’s arrest protocol.