Matthew August Fortney – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

68 total documented “uses of force” over 33 documented “incidents.”

34 (50.00%) against Black people
26 (38.24%) against white people
5 (7.35%) against Hispanic people
3 (4.41%) against people whose race was not reported
55 (80.88%) against men
13 (19.12%) against women
3 (4.41%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117891uof	2025-10-07	DateA calendar pageOctober 7, 2025 Service TypePhoneSelf-Initiated Activity PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Fortney 38-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4263 27-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 personUnknown Officer #4628 36-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #47273 20-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #4628 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4628 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4263 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	3,284.00	40189	Matthew Fortney,,	47,273
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	110984uof	2025-03-08	DateA calendar pageMarch 8, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Fortney 38-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3847 34-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4268 25-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4369 33-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #40323 23-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3847 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4268 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4369 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #4268 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3847 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,284.00	40189	Matthew Fortney,,,	40,323
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	106130uof	2024-10-29	DateA calendar pageOctober 29, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Fortney 37-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #44912 28-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Broken Tooth Major Scrapes Unconsciousness ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Attempted Rape Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,284.00	40189	Matthew Fortney	44,912
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	105678uof	2024-10-16	DateA calendar pageOctober 16, 2024 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Fortney 37-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4299 33-year-old white woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #17986 24-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Leg Sweep by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Unknown Officer #4299 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,284.00	40189	Matthew Fortney,	17,986
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	102071uof	2024-07-14	DateA calendar pageJuly 14, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Fortney 37-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoshua Kreutzberger 35-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3950 28-year-old Hispanic man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4205 38-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Bruising Complaint of Pain Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4231 27-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4377 27-year-old white woman 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4590 26-year-old Black man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #48620 30-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joshua Kreutzberger (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3950 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4231 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Joshua Kreutzberger (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (2x) by Unknown Officer #4231 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joshua Kreutzberger (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4231 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4377 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4590 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Major Scrapes Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M) CivilianPersonCivilian #49542 30-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joshua Kreutzberger (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3950 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4231 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Joshua Kreutzberger (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (2x) by Unknown Officer #4231 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joshua Kreutzberger (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4231 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4377 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4590 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest CivilianPersonCivilian #49543 54-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Joshua Kreutzberger (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3950 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4231 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Joshua Kreutzberger (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (2x) by Unknown Officer #4231 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Joshua Kreutzberger (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4231 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4377 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4590 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,284.00	40189,31386	Matthew Fortney,Joshua Kreutzberger,,,,,	48,620
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	98430uof	2024-04-15	DateA calendar pageApril 15, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personEric Snowden 37-year-old Black man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMatthew Fortney 37-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4262 27-year-old white woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4443 32-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #17136 41-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Eric Snowden (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #4443 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Eric Snowden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #4262 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	3,270.00	40198,40189	Eric Snowden,Matthew Fortney,,	17,136
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	89162uof	2023-08-21	DateA calendar pageAugust 21, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Fortney 36-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAaron Mauk 33-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4205 37-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44343 30-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Aaron Mauk (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4205 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,284.00	40189,40507	Matthew Fortney,Aaron Mauk,	44,343
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	88607uof	2023-08-06	DateA calendar pageAugust 6, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Fortney 36-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3588 31-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAustin Hedden 28-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44144 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Austin Hedden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #3588 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Austin Hedden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M) CivilianPersonCivilian #44169 Unknown age Black woman who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Austin Hedden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #3588 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Austin Hedden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her but did not charge her. CivilianPersonCivilian #44170 25-year-old Black woman who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Austin Hedden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #3588 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Austin Hedden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (M)	3,284.00	40189,41346	Matthew Fortney,,Austin Hedden	44,144
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	88049uof	2023-07-11	DateA calendar pageJuly 11, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Fortney 36-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4363 45-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #43902 36-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4363 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Matthew Fortney (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	3,284.00	40189	Matthew Fortney,	43,902
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