John Cody Fankboner – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

Significantly above average: 153 total documented “uses of force” over 71 documented “incidents.”

42 (27.45%) against Black people
82 (53.59%) against white people — significantly above average!
20 (13.07%) against Hispanic people — significantly above average!
9 (5.88%) against people whose race was not reported — significantly above average!
127 (83.01%) against men — significantly above average!
26 (16.99%) against women
11 (7.19%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	121371uof	2026-01-21	DateA calendar pageJanuary 21, 2026 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 48-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personPhilip Robinett 38-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJohn Fankboner 38-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #24947 59-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Fankboner Physical-Handcuffing by Philip Robinett Physical-Joint/Pressure by Philip Robinett Physical-Weight Leverage by John Fankboner Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew Coffing InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing in a Schedule or Controlled Substance Dealing in Methamphetamine Operating a Vehicle - No License Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Controlled Substance Possession of Methamphetamine Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,890.00	20804,30021,42506	Matthew Coffing,Philip Robinett,John Fankboner	24,947
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	118124uof	2025-10-14	DateA calendar pageOctober 14, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDouglas Lepsky 55-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personZachary Mauer 41-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJennifer Asher 42-year-old white woman 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJohn Fankboner 38-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #23370 37-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Elbow Strike by Zachary Mauer (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Kick by Zachary Mauer (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Jennifer Asher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Douglas Lepsky (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Zachary Mauer (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Cocaine Possession of Cocaine (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,509.00	20441,30727,32339,42506	Douglas Lepsky,Zachary Mauer,Jennifer Asher,John Fankboner	23,370
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117968uof	2025-10-08	DateA calendar pageOctober 8, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3719 29-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > Investigations > ICGTF > CGIC SQUAD 1 InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJohn Fankboner 38-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > Investigations > ICGTF > CGIC SQUAD 1 InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3999 37-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > Investigations > ICGTF > CGIC SQUAD 1 InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #55457 24-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Unknown Officer #3719 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3999 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3999 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,719.00	42506	,John Fankboner,	55,457
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115618uof	2025-07-18	DateA calendar pageJuly 18, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Fankboner 38-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4138 27-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 #54611 23-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Pointing a Firearm by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4138 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (F)	3,837.00	42506	John Fankboner,	54,611
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115086uof	2025-07-07	DateA calendar pageJuly 7, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Fankboner 38-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #6092 47-year-old white man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Warrant Arrest	3,837.00	42506	John Fankboner	6,092
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114626uof	2025-06-24	DateA calendar pageJune 24, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personZachary Mauer 40-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > Violent Crimes Task Force InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personJohn Fankboner 38-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > Violent Crimes Task Force InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4138 27-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > Violent Crimes Task Force InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #11429 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4138 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Zachary Mauer (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4138 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Driving While Suspended Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	2,569.00	30727,42506	Zachary Mauer,John Fankboner,	11,429
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114127uof	2025-06-08	DateA calendar pageJune 8, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Fankboner 38-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT 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 > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personPatrick Tieken 27-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54339 Unknown age white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4096 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Patrick Tieken (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Patrick Tieken (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Patrick Tieken (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	3,837.00	42506,43550	John Fankboner,,Patrick Tieken	54,339
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	113966uof	2025-06-05	DateA calendar pageJune 5, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Sims 32-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT > SE Day Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personEvan Smith 42-year-old Black man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT > SE Day Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJohn Fankboner 38-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT > SE Day Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53998 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Evan Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Sims (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Evan Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Sims (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Domestic Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Strangulation	3,525.00	41071,33177,42506	Joseph Sims,Evan Smith,John Fankboner	53,998
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	111051uof	2025-03-10	DateA calendar pageMarch 10, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Fankboner 38-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4178 29-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52793 20-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4178 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,837.00	42506	John Fankboner,	52,793
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	110892uof	2025-03-04	DateA calendar pageMarch 4, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Fankboner 38-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4178 29-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4662 25-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52737 16-year-old Black girl who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4178 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Fankboner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4662 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Disorderly Conduct Immediate Detention	3,837.00	42506	John Fankboner,,	52,737