Arthur Daniel Merkle – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

36 total documented “uses of force” over 15 documented “incidents.”

30 (83.33%) against Black people
5 (13.89%) against white people
1 (2.78%) against Hispanic people
22 (61.11%) against men
14 (38.89%) against women
13 (36.11%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	53777uof	2020-12-17	DateA calendar pageDecember 17, 2020 AddressMap pin4303 E 65th Street Service TypePhoneSearch Warrant PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDean Roberts 31-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DETECTIVE SECTION > ND DETECTIVE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMitchel Farnsley 32-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DETECTIVE SECTION > ND DETECTIVE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personArthur Merkle 30-year-old Hispanic man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DETECTIVE SECTION > ND DETECTIVE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAlyssa Hunter 30-year-old Black woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DETECTIVE SECTION > ND DETECTIVE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #20948 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Mitchel Farnsley (found “In compliance”) Lethal-Handgun by Alyssa Hunter (found “In compliance”) Lethal-Rifle by Dean Roberts (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Aggravated Assault Battery (F) Battery (M) Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Robbery Theft/Receiving Stolen Property Warrant Arrest	3,207.00	32883,40822,41354,42703	Dean Roberts,Mitchel Farnsley,Arthur Merkle,Alyssa Hunter	20,948
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	41730uof	2019-10-12	DateA calendar pageOctober 12, 2019 AddressMap pin8013 Broadway Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personArthur Merkle 29-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #22832 20-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Battery (M) Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,566.00	41354	Arthur Merkle	22,832
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	36841uof	2019-05-28	DateA calendar pageMay 28, 2019 AddressMap pin5550 N Keystone Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personArthur Merkle 29-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: CivilianPersonCivilian #21080 30-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (4x) by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries: ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Shoplifting - Theft	3,566.00	41354	Arthur Merkle	21,080
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	35386uof	2019-04-03	DateA calendar pageApril 3, 2019 AddressMap pin753 Lake Nora Court South Drive Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personArthur Merkle 29-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRobert Camphor 24-year-old Black man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #20510 Unknown age Hispanic man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Robert Camphor (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Laceration Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Escape Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,566.00	41354,41640	Arthur Merkle,Robert Camphor	20,510
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	34938uof	2019-03-16	DateA calendar pageMarch 16, 2019 AddressMap pin8487 Union Chapel Road Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3429 26-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personArthur Merkle 29-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #20299 16-year-old Black boy who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3429 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #3429 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Unknown Officer #3429 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Unknown Officer #3429 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #3429 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3429 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,429.00	41354	,Arthur Merkle	20,299
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	32163uof	2018-11-20	DateA calendar pageNovember 20, 2018 AddressMap pin8600 Keystone Crossing Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3544 33-year-old white woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personArthur Merkle 28-year-old Hispanic man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #18900 18-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3544 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #3544 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,544.00	41354	,Arthur Merkle	18,900
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	30633uof	2018-09-11	DateA calendar pageSeptember 11, 2018 AddressMap pin1365 E 86th Street Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personArthur Merkle 28-year-old Hispanic man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #18070 18-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her. CivilianPersonCivilian #18071 15-year-old Black girl who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	3,566.00	41354	Arthur Merkle	18,070
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	30281uof	2018-08-28	DateA calendar pageAugust 28, 2018 AddressMap pin1300 E 86th Street Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBryan Rigby 26-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personArthur Merkle 28-year-old Hispanic man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #17861 15-year-old Black boy who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Bryan Rigby (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property CivilianPersonCivilian #17862 14-year-old Black boy who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Bryan Rigby (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	3,408.00	32998,41354	Bryan Rigby,Arthur Merkle	17,861
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	29095uof	2018-07-01	DateA calendar pageJuly 1, 2018 AddressMap pin5228 E 86th Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMarcus Riley 25-year-old Black man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Swelling OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3550 31-year-old Black man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): OfficerShield with a personArthur Merkle 28-year-old Hispanic man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Swelling CivilianPersonCivilian #6964 Unknown age white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Elbow Strike by Marcus Riley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Marcus Riley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Marcus Riley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Marcus Riley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3550 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Disorderly Conduct Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,471.00	40857,41354	Marcus Riley,,Arthur Merkle	6,964
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	28079uof	2018-05-13	DateA calendar pageMay 13, 2018 AddressMap pin8210 Lieber Road Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personArthur Merkle 28-year-old Hispanic man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #11226 46-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Arthur Merkle (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain Puncture from taser probe ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,566.00	41354	Arthur Merkle	11,226