Joseph Andrew Mathena – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

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

13 (48.15%) against Black people
4 (14.81%) against Hispanic people
10 (37.04%) against white people
20 (74.07%) against men
7 (25.93%) against women
2 (7.41%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	118218uof	2025-10-16	DateA calendar pageOctober 16, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Mathena 26-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAminah Zalloum 24-year-old white woman 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #27147 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Aminah Zalloum Physical-Joint/Pressure by Joseph Mathena Physical-Knee Strike by Joseph Mathena Physical-Weight Leverage by Aminah Zalloum InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Operating a Vehicle - No License	4,453.00	45228,46185	Joseph Mathena,Aminah Zalloum	27,147
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	116457uof	2025-08-22	DateA calendar pageAugust 22, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRyne Lane 33-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personXavier Smith 30-year-old Black man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJeremy Renner 34-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoseph Mathena 26-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54897 Unknown age Hispanic man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Ryne Lane (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Ryne Lane (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Xavier Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jeremy Renner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Disorderly Conduct Intimidation Public Intoxication	3,767.00	42204,42533,44212,45228	Ryne Lane,Xavier Smith,Jeremy Renner,Joseph Mathena	54,897
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114774uof	2025-06-30	DateA calendar pageJune 30, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Mathena 25-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #54292 29-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Disorderly Conduct Intimidation Public Intoxication	4,453.00	45228	Joseph Mathena	54,292
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114459uof	2025-06-17	DateA calendar pageJune 17, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Mathena 25-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54144 58-year-old white woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Leg Sweep by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Public Intoxication	4,453.00	45228	Joseph Mathena	54,144
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	113608uof	2025-05-22	DateA calendar pageMay 22, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAdam Brown 36-year-old Black man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAnthony Johnson 34-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoseph Mathena 25-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAlexandra Ocampo 26-year-old Hispanic woman 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personBrendan Houston 36-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53845 Unknown age white woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Leg Sweep by Brendan Houston (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Adam Brown (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Alexandra Ocampo (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Anthony Johnson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Brendan Houston (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Immediate Detention	3,675.00	32762,42861,45228,44106,45965	Adam Brown,Anthony Johnson,Joseph Mathena,Alexandra Ocampo,Brendan Houston	53,845
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	112611uof	2025-04-23	DateA calendar pageApril 23, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAdam Brown 36-year-old Black man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoseph Mathena 25-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #21907 36-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Other by Adam Brown (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Adam Brown (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Disorderly Conduct Interfering with a Firefighter	3,675.00	32762,45228	Adam Brown,Joseph Mathena	21,907
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	111440uof	2025-03-21	DateA calendar pageMarch 21, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJeremy Renner 33-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding OfficerShield with a personHolly Armstrong 29-year-old white woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoseph Mathena 25-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAlex Woyak 28-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52972 16-year-old Black girl who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Jeremy Renner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Alex Woyak (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Holly Armstrong (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jeremy Renner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Disorderly Conduct Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Shoplifting - Theft	4,264.00	44212,45211,45228,45962	Jeremy Renner,Holly Armstrong,Joseph Mathena,Alex Woyak	52,972
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	109248uof	2025-01-19	DateA calendar pageJanuary 19, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personHolly Armstrong 29-year-old white woman 1 years in IMPD Operations Division > North District > Nd Middle Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoseph Mathena 25-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD Operations Division > North District > Nd Middle Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52134 32-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Holly Armstrong (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Holly Armstrong (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Controlled Substance Possession of Paraphernalia Warrant Arrest	4,436.00	45211,45228	Holly Armstrong,Joseph Mathena	52,134
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	107914uof	2024-12-21	DateA calendar pageDecember 21, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAustin Gray 29-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRodolfo Hernandez 39-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personHolly Armstrong 29-year-old white woman 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoseph Mathena 25-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAnthony Beikman 23-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #51722 Unknown age white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Elbow Strike by Holly Armstrong (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Holly Armstrong (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Austin Gray (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Rodolfo Hernandez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Anthony Beikman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Holly Armstrong (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	3,930.00	42847,43852,45211,45228,45455	Austin Gray,Rodolfo Hernandez,Holly Armstrong,Joseph Mathena,Anthony Beikman	51,722
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	107643uof	2024-12-15	DateA calendar pageDecember 15, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Mathena 25-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personFredy Juan-Cenovio 25-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #51646 28-year-old white woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Fredy Juan-Cenovio (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Fredy Juan-Cenovio (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Mathena (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (M) Battery by Bodily Waste Domestic Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,453.00	45228,45386	Joseph Mathena,Fredy Juan-Cenovio	51,646