Carlos Albert Pettiford – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

27 total documented “uses of force” over 21 documented “incidents.”

4 (14.81%) against Hispanic people
12 (44.44%) against white people
9 (33.33%) against Black people
2 (7.41%) against Asian people
19 (70.37%) against men
8 (29.63%) against women
1 (3.70%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115039uof	2025-06-29	DateA calendar pageJune 29, 2025 Service TypePhoneOff-Duty Employment PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChip Youmans 51-year-old white man 27 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > TRAFFIC > TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDaniel Rosenberg 48-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > TRAFFIC > TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personCarlos Pettiford 45-year-old Black man 10 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > TRAFFIC > TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Fractured Bone CivilianPersonCivilian #54366 Unknown age Hispanic man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Chip Youmans (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Daniel Rosenberg (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Daniel Rosenberg (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Battery by Bodily Waste Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	108.00	Y8160,27085,33083	Chip Youmans,Daniel Rosenberg,Carlos Pettiford	54,366
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	105210uof	2024-10-01	DateA calendar pageOctober 1, 2024 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael McCalip 52-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoel Anderson 41-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCarlos Pettiford 44-year-old Black man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #50725 58-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Michael McCalip (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Joel Anderson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Joel Anderson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael McCalip (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Criminal Mischief (M)	21.00	20031,30028,33083	Michael McCalip,Joel Anderson,Carlos Pettiford	50,725
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	104205uof	2024-09-04	DateA calendar pageSeptember 4, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCarlos Pettiford 44-year-old Black man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > TRAFFIC > TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personLynnford Parker 43-year-old Black man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > TRAFFIC > TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #50308 28-year-old white woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Lynnford Parker (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Lynnford Parker (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	3,199.00	33083,40193	Carlos Pettiford,Lynnford Parker	50,308
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	103287uof	2024-08-14	DateA calendar pageAugust 14, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCarlos Pettiford 44-year-old Black man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCharles Hudson 37-year-old Black man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4237 26-year-old white woman 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #49957 27-year-old white woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Charles Hudson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4237 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4237 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4237 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Immediate Detention	3,199.00	33083,41942	Carlos Pettiford,Charles Hudson,	49,957
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	94072uof	2024-01-04	DateA calendar pageJanuary 4, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCarlos Pettiford 43-year-old Black man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > TRAFFIC > TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3346 37-year-old Hispanic woman 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU > TRAFFIC > TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #40130 29-year-old Black woman who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3346 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	3,199.00	33083	Carlos Pettiford,	40,130
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	93731uof	2024-01-01	DateA calendar pageJanuary 1, 2024 Service TypePhoneOff-Duty Employment PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDaniel Greenwell 44-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BUREAU > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICE > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personCarlos Pettiford 43-year-old Black man 8 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BUREAU > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICE > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personJonas Coleman 37-year-old Black man 6 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BUREAU > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICE > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4155 24-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BUREAU > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICE > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46430 27-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Elbow Strike by Unknown Officer #4155 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Daniel Greenwell (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Daniel Greenwell (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4155 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Daniel Greenwell (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4155 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Battery (F) Battery by Bodily Waste Intimidation Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,894.00	31350,33083,40930	Daniel Greenwell,Carlos Pettiford,Jonas Coleman,	46,430
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	93463uof	2023-12-25	DateA calendar pageDecember 25, 2023 Service TypePhoneAssisting Other Agency PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCarlos Pettiford 43-year-old Black man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMarcus Riley 30-year-old Black man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMark Miers 38-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4321 29-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46318 Unknown age white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser (2x) by Unknown Officer #4321 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Mark Miers (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4321 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Marcus Riley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4321 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Immediate Detention	3,199.00	33083,40857,30173	Carlos Pettiford,Marcus Riley,Mark Miers,	46,318
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	86852uof	2023-06-14	DateA calendar pageJune 14, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAndrew Lamle 45-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCarlos Pettiford 43-year-old Black man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNicolas Deem 43-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #43441 27-year-old white woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Andrew Lamle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Andrew Lamle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Nicolas Deem (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Andrew Lamle (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	1,457.00	20113,33083,42505	Andrew Lamle,Carlos Pettiford,Nicolas Deem	43,441
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	67977uof	2021-12-23	DateA calendar pageDecember 23, 2021 AddressMap pin4545 KENTUCKY Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCarlos Pettiford 41-year-old Black man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #31503 34-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Criminal Mischief (M) Possession of Paraphernalia Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,199.00	33083	Carlos Pettiford	31,503
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	65817uof	2021-10-24	DateA calendar pageOctober 24, 2021 AddressMap pin615 N tibbs Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCarlos Pettiford 41-year-old Black man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #23025 20-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Carlos Pettiford (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	3,199.00	33083	Carlos Pettiford	23,025