Jonas Alexander Coleman – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

47 total documented “uses of force” over 23 documented “incidents.”

14 (29.79%) against Black people
29 (61.70%) against white people
3 (6.38%) against Other people
1 (2.13%) against Hispanic people
41 (87.23%) against men
6 (12.77%) against women
8 (17.02%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	110538uof	2025-02-22	DateA calendar pageFebruary 22, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonas Coleman 38-year-old Black man 0 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BUREAU > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICE > COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #14054 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M)	3,601.00	40930	Jonas Coleman	14,054
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	110555uof	2025-02-22	DateA calendar pageFebruary 22, 2025 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonas Coleman 38-year-old Black man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > Dt Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMatthew Binford 34-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > Dt Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChaise Watkins 29-year-old Other man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > Dt Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52613 22-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Chaise Watkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Matthew Binford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Chaise Watkins (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	3,601.00	40930,44565,45236	Jonas Coleman,Matthew Binford,Chaise Watkins	52,613
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	105766uof	2024-10-19	DateA calendar pageOctober 19, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonas Coleman 38-year-old Black man 7 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 personDevon Tarpley 29-year-old Black 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. OfficerShield with a personIsaias Soto 24-year-old Hispanic 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 #50908 24-year-old white woman who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Devon Tarpley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Isaias Soto (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Battery (F) Battery (M) Public Intoxication	3,601.00	40930,41258,44923	Jonas Coleman,Devon Tarpley,Isaias Soto	50,908
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	71878uof	2022-03-26	DateA calendar pageMarch 26, 2022 AddressMap pin4239 S Dukane Way Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonas Coleman 36-year-old Black man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Swelling CivilianPersonCivilian #28582 31-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Residential Entry Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	3,601.00	40930	Jonas Coleman	28,582
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	63046uof	2021-08-03	DateA calendar pageAugust 3, 2021 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonas Coleman 35-year-old Black man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #32244 Unknown age Other man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	3,601.00	40930	Jonas Coleman	32,244
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	62447uof	2021-07-15	DateA calendar pageJuly 15, 2021 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonas Coleman 35-year-old Black man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #31931 Unknown age Hispanic man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Leg Sweep by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Intimidation	3,601.00	40930	Jonas Coleman	31,931
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	53149uof	2020-12-04	DateA calendar pageDecember 4, 2020 AddressMap pin4747 Topeka Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonas Coleman 34-year-old Black man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #28159 13-year-old white boy who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other (2x) by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	3,601.00	40930	Jonas Coleman	28,159
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	53152uof	2020-12-04	DateA calendar pageDecember 4, 2020 AddressMap pin4747 Topeka Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonas Coleman 34-year-old Black man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #28159 13-year-old white boy who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	3,601.00	40930	Jonas Coleman	28,159
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	50133uof	2020-08-27	DateA calendar pageAugust 27, 2020 AddressMap pin3950 W Mooresville Road Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonathan Frantsi 36-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJonas Coleman 34-year-old Black man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3621 27-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #26999 25-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3621 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (3x) by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (5x) by Unknown Officer #3621 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #3621 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jonas Coleman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jonathan Frantsi (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	3,540.00	28141,40930	Jonathan Frantsi,Jonas Coleman,	26,999