Douglas Carl Himmel – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

45 total documented “uses of force” over 20 documented “incidents.”

3 (6.67%) against Bi-racial people
35 (77.78%) against white people
7 (15.56%) against Black people
3 (6.67%) against women
42 (93.33%) against men
8 (17.78%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114551uof	2025-06-19	DateA calendar pageJune 19, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 45-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DETECTIVE SECTION > SW DETECTIVE DAY InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personChristopher Dian 35-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DETECTIVE SECTION > SW DETECTIVE DAY InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4560 26-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DETECTIVE SECTION > SW DETECTIVE DAY InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54183 33-year-old Bi-racial woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #4560 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4560 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (3x) by Christopher Dian (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4560 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Criminal Trespass Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,210.00	H2858,40817	Douglas Himmel,Christopher Dian,	54,183
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	40056uof	2019-08-17	DateA calendar pageAugust 17, 2019 AddressMap pin1000 S BILTMORE Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 40-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DETECTIVE SECTION > SW DETECTIVE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #22194 50-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other (2x) by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Shoplifting - Theft	2,210.00	H2858	Douglas Himmel	22,194
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	13526ois	2016-03-25	DateA calendar pageMarch 25, 2016 AddressMap pin1410 N Panama Avenue PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 37-year-old white man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #7085 17-year-old white boy Police documented the following violence against him: Shooting by Douglas Himmel with his “Personal Patrol Rifle.” InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented he sustained these injuries: Gunshot Wound	2,210.00	H2858	Douglas Himmel	7,085
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	13225uof	2016-03-19	DateA calendar pageMarch 19, 2016 AddressMap pin3535 KENTUCKY Avenue Service TypePhoneWarrant Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 37-year-old white man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #7047 31-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Kick (2x) by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Attempted Murder Dealing in a Schedule or Controlled Substance Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Controlled Substance Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,210.00	H2858	Douglas Himmel	7,047
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	12820uof	2016-02-27	DateA calendar pageFebruary 27, 2016 AddressMap pin5744 W Oliver Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Frazier 42-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 37-year-old white man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #6864 30-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Christopher Frazier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Frazier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Domestic Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,171.00	27795,H2858	Christopher Frazier,Douglas Himmel	6,864
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	12703uof	2016-02-21	DateA calendar pageFebruary 21, 2016 AddressMap pin1000 S LYNHURST Drive Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 37-year-old white man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #6785 24-year-old Black man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Driving While Suspended Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,210.00	H2858	Douglas Himmel	6,785
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	12588uof	2016-02-12	DateA calendar pageFebruary 12, 2016 AddressMap pin535 S Fleming Street Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2159 51-year-old white man 26 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 37-year-old white man 11 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2983 35-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #6700 31-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Unknown Officer #2983 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #2159 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #2983 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Cocaine Intimidation Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Cocaine (F) Possession of Controlled Substance Possession of Marijuana/Hash (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	2,159.00	H2858	,Douglas Himmel,	6,700
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	11640uof	2015-12-09	DateA calendar pageDecember 9, 2015 AddressMap pin2000 N Holmes Avenue Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAdam Chappell 36-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 36-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMelissa Lemrick 33-year-old white woman 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #1434 38-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Melissa Lemrick (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Adam Chappell (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Recklessness Driving While Suspended Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	1,493.00	20300,H2858,31718	Adam Chappell,Douglas Himmel,Melissa Lemrick	1,434
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	11166uof	2015-11-13	DateA calendar pageNovember 13, 2015 AddressMap pin200 S Harding Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 36-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3250 33-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #5445 29-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Unknown Officer #3250 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3250 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Burglary Criminal Recklessness Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,210.00	H2858	Douglas Himmel,	5,445
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	10898uof	2015-10-17	DateA calendar pageOctober 17, 2015 AddressMap pin1320 S Waldemere Avenue Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1523 41-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDouglas Himmel 36-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRoger Taylor 37-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #5654 Unknown age white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser (2x) by Unknown Officer #1523 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #1523 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Roger Taylor (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #1523 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Recklessness Resisting Law Enforcement (F) CivilianPersonCivilian #5655 42-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser (2x) by Unknown Officer #1523 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Douglas Himmel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #1523 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Roger Taylor (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #1523 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Pointing a Firearm (F) Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Robbery Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	1,523.00	H2858,21239	,Douglas Himmel,Roger Taylor	5,654