Matthew Gregory Coffing – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

57 total documented “uses of force” over 35 documented “incidents.”

23 (40.35%) against Black people
31 (54.39%) against white people
1 (1.75%) against Asian people
1 (1.75%) against Hispanic people
1 (1.75%) against Unknown people
53 (92.98%) against men
4 (7.02%) against women
3 (5.26%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	121371uof	2026-01-21	DateA calendar pageJanuary 21, 2026 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 48-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personPhilip Robinett 38-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJohn Fankboner 38-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #24947 59-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Fankboner Physical-Handcuffing by Philip Robinett Physical-Joint/Pressure by Philip Robinett Physical-Weight Leverage by John Fankboner Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew Coffing InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing in a Schedule or Controlled Substance Dealing in Methamphetamine Operating a Vehicle - No License Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Controlled Substance Possession of Methamphetamine Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,890.00	20804,30021,42506	Matthew Coffing,Philip Robinett,John Fankboner	24,947
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114045uof	2025-06-04	DateA calendar pageJune 4, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 49-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 47-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #12967 46-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Battery (F) Possession of Controlled Substance Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,047.00	M9425,20804	Christopher Maher,Matthew Coffing	12,967
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	101172uof	2024-06-24	DateA calendar pageJune 24, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew McDonald 46-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > VIOLENT CRIMES > VIOLENT CRIMES InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 47-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > VIOLENT CRIMES > VIOLENT CRIMES InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2112 58-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > VIOLENT CRIMES > VIOLENT CRIMES InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3315 33-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > VIOLENT CRIMES > VIOLENT CRIMES InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #48427 36-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew McDonald (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Unknown Officer #2112 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #3315 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew McDonald (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Warrant Arrest	806.00	M0376,20804	Matthew McDonald,Matthew Coffing,,	48,427
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	95954uof	2024-02-13	DateA calendar pageFebruary 13, 2024 Service TypePhoneAssisting Other Agency PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 48-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDouglas Lepsky 53-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personBrent McDonald 43-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 46-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRyan Dienhart 36-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3692 29-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #4822 27-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3692 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Ryan Dienhart (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Brent McDonald (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Ryan Dienhart (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Douglas Lepsky (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Douglas Lepsky (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Dienhart (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3692 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	1,047.00	M9425,20441,20967,20804,32805	Christopher Maher,Douglas Lepsky,Brent McDonald,Matthew Coffing,Ryan Dienhart,	4,822
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	85578uof	2023-05-08	DateA calendar pageMay 8, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 45-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1954 44-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #33644 39-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #1954 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #1954 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #1954 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #1954 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Bleeding Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Cocaine Possession of Cocaine (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	1,890.00	20804	Matthew Coffing,	33,644
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	81221uof	2023-01-11	DateA calendar pageJanuary 11, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personFrank Miller 45-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 45-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personEric Amos 47-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personEric Snowden 36-year-old Black man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMatthew Fortney 35-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4105 28-year-old Black man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #38077 32-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag (2x) by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Eric Amos (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Frank Miller (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4105 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Eric Snowden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Methamphetamine Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,088.00	M5545,20804,20981,40198,40189	Frank Miller,Matthew Coffing,Eric Amos,Eric Snowden,Matthew Fortney,	38,077
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	80966uof	2023-01-05	DateA calendar pageJanuary 5, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 45-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personZachary Mauer 38-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #41155 21-year-old Black woman who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Take Down by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Zachary Mauer (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Zachary Mauer (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,890.00	20804,30727	Matthew Coffing,Zachary Mauer	41,155
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	74441uof	2022-06-17	DateA calendar pageJune 17, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 45-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #38010 30-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,890.00	20804	Matthew Coffing	38,010
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	64950uof	2021-10-01	DateA calendar pageOctober 1, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 44-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #31352 42-year-old Asian man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Rape	1,890.00	20804	Matthew Coffing	31,352
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	59067uof	2021-04-09	DateA calendar pageApril 9, 2021 AddressMap pin521 N RURAL Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Coffing 44-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #3048 27-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew Coffing (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	1,890.00	20804	Matthew Coffing	3,048