Jonathan Scott Layton – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

27 total documented “uses of force” over 15 documented “incidents.”

3 (11.11%) against Other people
11 (40.74%) against Black people
13 (48.15%) against white people
27 (100.00%) against men
9 (33.33%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	116541uof	2025-08-24	DateA calendar pageAugust 24, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Cohan 49-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJonathan Layton 52-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #31351 39-year-old Other man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Cohan (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by John Cohan (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	1,364.00	20313,20465	John Cohan,Jonathan Layton	31,351
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	116327uof	2025-08-18	DateA calendar pageAugust 18, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonathan Layton 52-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJustin Foster 39-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54845 15-year-old Black boy who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Justin Foster (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Disorderly Conduct Intimidation	1,508.00	20465,32761	Jonathan Layton,Justin Foster	54,845
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114625uof	2025-06-24	DateA calendar pageJune 24, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonathan Layton 52-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personLuke Donaldson 36-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCooper Dinges 35-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #48415 48-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Cooper Dinges (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Luke Donaldson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Controlled Substance	1,508.00	20465,32035,41056	Jonathan Layton,Luke Donaldson,Cooper Dinges	48,415
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	110095uof	2025-02-04	DateA calendar pageFebruary 4, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael McCalip 52-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJonathan Layton 52-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 #4185 27-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4315 24-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #23600 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing (3x) by Unknown Officer #4315 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Michael McCalip (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Unknown Officer #4185 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Michael McCalip (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4185 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Michael McCalip (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4315 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	21.00	20031,20465	Michael McCalip,Jonathan Layton,,	23,600
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	95950uof	2024-02-13	DateA calendar pageFebruary 13, 2024 Service TypePhoneAssisting a Citizen PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonathan Layton 51-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personBrian Linares 37-year-old Hispanic man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #47155 20-year-old Black man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Brian Linares (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Brian Linares (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Brian Linares (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Brian Linares (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Battery (F) Battery (M) Criminal Mischief (M) Disorderly Conduct	1,508.00	20465,40834	Jonathan Layton,Brian Linares	47,155
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	94789uof	2024-01-20	DateA calendar pageJanuary 20, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonathan Layton 51-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #30077 35-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,508.00	20465	Jonathan Layton	30,077
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	87664uof	2023-07-07	DateA calendar pageJuly 7, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonathan Layton 50-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personZackary Lane 36-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #15461 38-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Zackary Lane (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Zackary Lane (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Major Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Criminal Mischief (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,508.00	20465,32378	Jonathan Layton,Zackary Lane	15,461
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	69654uof	2022-01-30	DateA calendar pageJanuary 30, 2022 AddressMap pin4140 E Fletcher Avenue Service TypePhoneAssisting a Citizen PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonathan Layton 50-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #35538 14-year-old white boy who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage (3x) by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	1,508.00	20465	Jonathan Layton	35,538
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	62963uof	2021-08-02	DateA calendar pageAugust 2, 2021 AddressMap pin900 E Morris Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonathan Layton 49-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #31351 35-year-old Other man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	1,508.00	20465	Jonathan Layton	31,351
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	58558uof	2021-03-31	DateA calendar pageMarch 31, 2021 AddressMap pin545 S Rural Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJonathan Layton 49-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE DAY SHIFT > SE DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #25259 16-year-old Black boy who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing (2x) by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jonathan Layton (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Aggravated Assault Criminal Trespass Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	1,508.00	20465	Jonathan Layton	25,259