Christopher Charles Maher – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

Above average: 104 total documented “uses of force” over 54 documented “incidents.”

58 (55.77%) against white people — significantly above average!
44 (42.31%) against Black people
2 (1.92%) against Bi-racial people
75 (72.12%) against men
29 (27.88%) against women
15 (14.42%) against children under 18 years old — above average

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	119159uof	2025-11-20	DateA calendar pageNovember 20, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 50-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #27092 46-year-old white man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Cocaine Dealing in Methamphetamine	1,047.00	M9425	Christopher Maher	27,092
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115168uof	2025-07-10	DateA calendar pageJuly 10, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 49-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #54428 32-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,047.00	M9425	Christopher Maher	54,428
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114045uof	2025-06-04	DateA calendar pageJune 4, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 49-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 47-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #12967 46-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Battery (F) Possession of Controlled Substance Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,047.00	M9425,20804	Christopher Maher,Matthew Coffing	12,967
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	109145uof	2025-01-16	DateA calendar pageJanuary 16, 2025 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 49-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > DRUG ENFORCEMENT > CRIM INTERDICTION 2 InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personPhilip Robinett 37-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > DRUG ENFORCEMENT > CRIM INTERDICTION 2 InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personElizabeth Saxon 39-year-old white woman 10 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > DRUG ENFORCEMENT > CRIM INTERDICTION 2 InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52085 55-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Elizabeth Saxon (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Philip Robinett (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Cocaine (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M)	1,047.00	M9425,30021,33163	Christopher Maher,Philip Robinett,Elizabeth Saxon	52,085
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	106963uof	2024-11-21	DateA calendar pageNovember 21, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 49-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD Operations Division > Southeast District > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4096 30-year-old white woman 4 years in IMPD Operations Division > Southeast District > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #33868 37-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Pointing a Firearm by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4096 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him. CivilianPersonCivilian #51370 Unknown age white man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Pointing a Firearm by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4096 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Warrant Arrest CivilianPersonCivilian #51371 39-year-old white man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Pointing a Firearm by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4096 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Warrant Arrest	1,047.00	M9425	Christopher Maher,	33,868
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	104275uof	2024-09-06	DateA calendar pageSeptember 6, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 48-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDouglas Lepsky 54-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3588 32-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #50346 30-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Douglas Lepsky (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Douglas Lepsky (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Douglas Lepsky (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3588 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	1,047.00	M9425,20441	Christopher Maher,Douglas Lepsky,	50,346
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	103577uof	2024-08-19	DateA calendar pageAugust 19, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 48-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDouglas Lepsky 53-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personBrent McDonald 43-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #50046 34-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser (2x) by Douglas Lepsky (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Douglas Lepsky (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Brent McDonald (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (2x) by Brent McDonald (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Douglas Lepsky (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Brent McDonald (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	1,047.00	M9425,20441,20967	Christopher Maher,Douglas Lepsky,Brent McDonald	50,046
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	102947uof	2024-08-06	DateA calendar pageAugust 6, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 48-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 personUnknown Officer #4315 23-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4321 30-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4458 29-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4604 22-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #26670 32-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4315 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4458 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (4x) by Unknown Officer #4315 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #4321 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #4315 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #4458 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4604 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Possession of Methamphetamine Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,047.00	M9425	Christopher Maher,,,,	26,670
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	100598uof	2024-06-10	DateA calendar pageJune 10, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 48-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #49052 17-year-old Black girl who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (M) Disorderly Conduct CivilianPersonCivilian #49053 17-year-old Black girl who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (M) Disorderly Conduct CivilianPersonCivilian #49054 Unknown age white woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Disorderly Conduct	1,047.00	M9425	Christopher Maher	49,052
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	99231uof	2024-05-03	DateA calendar pageMay 3, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 48-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #48481 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Paraphernalia	1,047.00	M9425	Christopher Maher	48,481