Joseph Lee Poindexter – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

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

29 (74.36%) against Black people
9 (23.08%) against white people
1 (2.56%) against Hispanic people
26 (66.67%) against men
13 (33.33%) against women
2 (5.13%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	113159uof	2025-05-09	DateA calendar pageMay 9, 2025 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personThomas White 42-year-old Black man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Swelling OfficerShield with a personJoseph Poindexter 39-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Laceration Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #53660 37-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Thomas White (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Forgery Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Warrant Arrest	3,004.00	31015,40850	Thomas White,Joseph Poindexter	53,660
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	111259uof	2025-03-16	DateA calendar pageMarch 16, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Poindexter 39-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 personEthan Smith 34-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. CivilianPersonCivilian #52901 39-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Ethan Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Ethan Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ethan Smith (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	3,465.00	40850,40860	Joseph Poindexter,Ethan Smith	52,901
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	109880uof	2025-01-31	DateA calendar pageJanuary 31, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Poindexter 39-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 personEthan Smith 34-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. CivilianPersonCivilian #50295 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Ethan Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ethan Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Intimidation Residential Entry Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,465.00	40850,40860	Joseph Poindexter,Ethan Smith	50,295
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	97745uof	2024-03-27	DateA calendar pageMarch 27, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2643 50-year-old white man 25 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personThomas White 38-year-old Black man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoseph Poindexter 38-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #11749 15-year-old Black boy who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Thomas White (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Unknown Officer #2643 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #2643 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Thomas White (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #2643 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,643.00	31015,40850	,Thomas White,Joseph Poindexter	11,749
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	75856uof	2022-08-05	DateA calendar pageAugust 5, 2022 AddressMap pin1530 Broadway Street Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1124 54-year-old white man 27 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNicholas Cauley 35-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoseph Poindexter 37-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #38707 15-year-old Black girl who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) by Unknown Officer #1124 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Nicholas Cauley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Nicholas Cauley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Nicholas Cauley (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,124.00	32081,40850	,Nicholas Cauley,Joseph Poindexter	38,707
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	74117uof	2022-06-09	DateA calendar pageJune 9, 2022 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Poindexter 37-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #37807 19-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	3,465.00	40850	Joseph Poindexter	37,807
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	71269uof	2022-03-14	DateA calendar pageMarch 14, 2022 Service TypePhoneSearch Warrant PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Poindexter 37-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #36265 41-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	3,465.00	40850	Joseph Poindexter	36,265
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	71211uof	2022-03-12	DateA calendar pageMarch 12, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Poindexter 37-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #36231 47-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,465.00	40850	Joseph Poindexter	36,231
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	69845uof	2022-02-06	DateA calendar pageFebruary 6, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Poindexter 37-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #35661 51-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,465.00	40850	Joseph Poindexter	35,661
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	67324uof	2021-12-10	DateA calendar pageDecember 10, 2021 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJoseph Poindexter 36-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #34400 38-year-old white woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Joseph Poindexter (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	3,465.00	40850	Joseph Poindexter	34,400