Keith Anthony Ortega – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

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

51 (78.46%) against Black people
4 (6.15%) against white people
5 (7.69%) against Hispanic people
5 (7.69%) against Bi-racial people
51 (78.46%) against men
14 (21.54%) against women
5 (7.69%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	92858uof	2023-12-11	DateA calendar pageDecember 11, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBryan Zotz 46-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > AGG ASSAULT & ROBBERY > ROBBERY > ROBBERY UNIT (DAY) InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Swelling OfficerShield with a personKeith Ortega 30-year-old Hispanic man 7 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > AGG ASSAULT & ROBBERY > ROBBERY > ROBBERY UNIT (DAY) InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Swelling OfficerShield with a personRoberto Sanchez 30-year-old Hispanic man 7 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > AGG ASSAULT & ROBBERY > ROBBERY > ROBBERY UNIT (DAY) InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: CivilianPersonCivilian #37083 18-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Roberto Sanchez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Roberto Sanchez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (3x) by Bryan Zotz (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Roberto Sanchez (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Armed Robbery	10.00	20051,41067,41069	Bryan Zotz,Keith Ortega,Roberto Sanchez	37,083
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	61658uof	2021-06-21	DateA calendar pageJune 21, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKeith Ortega 28-year-old Hispanic man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT > 13TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #31657 25-year-old Black woman who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (M)	3,521.00	41067	Keith Ortega	31,657
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	61706uof	2021-06-21	DateA calendar pageJune 21, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKeith Ortega 28-year-old Hispanic man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT > 13TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #5024 32-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other (2x) by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Domestic Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,521.00	41067	Keith Ortega	5,024
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	59366uof	2021-04-18	DateA calendar pageApril 18, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKeith Ortega 28-year-old Hispanic man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT > 13TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #30666 21-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (4x) by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Stolen Vehicle	3,521.00	41067	Keith Ortega	30,666
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	59092uof	2021-04-11	DateA calendar pageApril 11, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKeith Ortega 28-year-old Hispanic man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT > 13TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #30526 31-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (5x) by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (4x) by Keith Ortega (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 Confinement Domestic Battery (M) Interfering with Reporting a Crime Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Strangulation	3,521.00	41067	Keith Ortega	30,526
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	65755ois	2020-11-14	DateA calendar pageNovember 14, 2020 PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKeith Ortega 27-year-old Hispanic man 4 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > HOMICIDE AND AGG ASSAULT > HOMICIDE SECTION > Homicide Unit (Late) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRoberto Sanchez 27-year-old Hispanic man 4 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > HOMICIDE AND AGG ASSAULT > HOMICIDE SECTION > Homicide Unit (Late) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #27962 26-year-old white man Police documented the following violence against him: Shooting by Keith Ortega with his “IMPD - Duty Handgun.” Shooting by Roberto Sanchez with his “IMPD - Duty Handgun.” InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented he sustained these injuries: Gunshot Wound	3,521.00	41067,41069	Keith Ortega,Roberto Sanchez	27,962
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	45469uof	2020-02-16	DateA calendar pageFebruary 16, 2020 AddressMap pin6380 W 34th Street Service TypePhoneOff-Duty Employment PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKeith Ortega 27-year-old Hispanic man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #24570 29-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,521.00	41067	Keith Ortega	24,570
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	42338uof	2019-11-03	DateA calendar pageNovember 3, 2019 AddressMap pin4922 Media Drive Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKeith Ortega 26-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3851 26-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #23124 49-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3851 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #3851 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #3851 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3851 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Immediate Detention	3,521.00	41067	Keith Ortega,	23,124
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	39105uof	2019-07-27	DateA calendar pageJuly 27, 2019 AddressMap pin5137 Hillsboro Drive Service TypePhoneAssisting Other Agency PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKeith Ortega 26-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRoberto Sanchez 26-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding OfficerShield with a personBrett Lauerman 34-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #21828 19-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Brett Lauerman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Roberto Sanchez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Roberto Sanchez (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	3,521.00	41067,41069,41352	Keith Ortega,Roberto Sanchez,Brett Lauerman	21,828
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	38537uof	2019-07-12	DateA calendar pageJuly 12, 2019 AddressMap pin5450 W 43rd Street Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAaron Ramos 32-year-old Hispanic man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personKeith Ortega 26-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRoberto Sanchez 26-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #21627 19-year-old Black woman who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Roberto Sanchez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Keith Ortega (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Aaron Ramos (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Roberto Sanchez (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,469.00	40854,41067,41069	Aaron Ramos,Keith Ortega,Roberto Sanchez	21,627