James R Hornbuckle-Smith – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

26 total documented “uses of force” over 8 documented “incidents.”

15 (57.69%) against Black people
6 (23.08%) against Hispanic people
5 (19.23%) against white people
19 (73.08%) against men
7 (26.92%) against women
8 (30.77%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117837uof	2025-10-05	DateA calendar pageOctober 5, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Buckel 25-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJames Hornbuckle-Smith 27-year-old Black man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #55405 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Michael Buckel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael Buckel (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Swelling ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Criminal Trespass Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,242.00	44190,46173	Michael Buckel,James Hornbuckle-Smith	55,405
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117909uof	2025-10-03	DateA calendar pageOctober 3, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAndrew Emmel 41-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJames Hornbuckle-Smith 27-year-old Black man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #55439 Unknown age Hispanic man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Andrew Emmel Physical-Joint/Pressure by James Hornbuckle-Smith Physical-Take Down by Andrew Emmel Physical-Take Down by James Hornbuckle-Smith Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by James Hornbuckle-Smith Physical-Weight Leverage by Andrew Emmel InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass False Reporting Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,436.00	40819,46173	Andrew Emmel,James Hornbuckle-Smith	55,439
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117527uof	2025-09-24	DateA calendar pageSeptember 24, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAnthony Holloway 36-year-old Black man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMohamed Kaba 26-year-old Black man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personJames Hornbuckle-Smith 27-year-old Black man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #55303 17-year-old Black girl who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Mohamed Kaba (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Anthony Holloway (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Anthony Holloway (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (4x) by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Mohamed Kaba (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication Residential Entry Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,705.00	41940,45725,46173	Anthony Holloway,Mohamed Kaba,James Hornbuckle-Smith	55,303
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	116747uof	2025-08-30	DateA calendar pageAugust 30, 2025 Service TypePhoneAssisting Other Agency PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDavid Hutson 48-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personScott Dean 32-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJames Hornbuckle-Smith 27-year-old Black man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54979 Unknown age white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by David Hutson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by David Hutson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Scott Dean (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by David Hutson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (4x) by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Scott Dean (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Immediate Detention	2,208.00	H2501,40487,46173	David Hutson,Scott Dean,James Hornbuckle-Smith	54,979
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	116458uof	2025-08-23	DateA calendar pageAugust 23, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMohamed Kaba 26-year-old Black man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJames Hornbuckle-Smith 27-year-old Black man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Broken Tooth Minor Bleeding CivilianPersonCivilian #54898 29-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Mohamed Kaba (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,574.00	45725,46173	Mohamed Kaba,James Hornbuckle-Smith	54,898
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	113829uof	2025-05-30	DateA calendar pageMay 30, 2025 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJames Hornbuckle-Smith 27-year-old Black man 0 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 30TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53934 14-year-old Black boy who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,655.00	46173	James Hornbuckle-Smith	53,934
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	112662uof	2025-04-23	DateA calendar pageApril 23, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAlfred Robinson 43-year-old Black man 9 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 30TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJames Hornbuckle-Smith 27-year-old Black man 0 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 30TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53466 22-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Alfred Robinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Stolen Vehicle	3,342.00	31511,46173	Alfred Robinson,James Hornbuckle-Smith	53,466
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	111246uof	2025-03-15	DateA calendar pageMarch 15, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKyle McCreary 36-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJames Hornbuckle-Smith 27-year-old Black man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52894 23-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by Kyle McCreary (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by James Hornbuckle-Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Animal Cruelty Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,186.00	43866,46173	Kyle McCreary,James Hornbuckle-Smith	52,894