Matthew Steven McFadden – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

20 total documented “uses of force” over 9 documented “incidents.”

16 (80.00%) against white people
4 (20.00%) against Black people
20 (100.00%) against men

slug	agency_name	INCNUM	Search by Date (YYYY-MM-DD)		Search by Unknown Officer #	Search by Officer ID#	Search by Officer Name	Search by Civilian #	victim_names
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	112500uof	2025-04-19	DateA calendar pageApril 19, 2025 Service TypePhoneOff-Duty Employment PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew McFadden 57-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COMMERCIAL CRIMES > SPECIAL CRIMES > REGIONAL AUTO THEFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJoel Anderson 41-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > COMMERCIAL CRIMES > SPECIAL CRIMES > REGIONAL AUTO THEFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53397 43-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (4x) by Joel Anderson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,403.00	20207,30028	Matthew McFadden,Joel Anderson	53,397
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	95390uof	2024-02-01	DateA calendar pageFebruary 1, 2024 Service TypePhoneSearch Warrant PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew McFadden 56-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COMMERCIAL CRIMES > REGIONAL AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE > REGIONAL AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46942 24-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	1,403.00	20207	Matthew McFadden	46,942
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	91750uof	2023-11-03	DateA calendar pageNovember 3, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew McFadden 55-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3969 30-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #22281 24-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #3969 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Unknown Officer #3969 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Stolen Vehicle	1,403.00	20207	Matthew McFadden,	22,281
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	60955uof	2021-05-30	DateA calendar pageMay 30, 2021 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew McFadden 53-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > COVERT INVESTIGATIONS > LIAISON SECTION > REGIONAL AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE UNIT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #31207 27-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	1,403.00	20207	Matthew McFadden	31,207
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	32164uof	2018-11-20	DateA calendar pageNovember 20, 2018 AddressMap pin1200 shelby Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personChristopher Maher 43-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personSteven Donahue 44-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMatthew McFadden 50-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2084 50-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personFrank Gunn 32-year-old Black man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #18901 28-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: by Frank Gunn (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #2084 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #2084 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Maher (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Steven Donahue (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #2084 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,047.00	M9425,D1550,20207,40408	Christopher Maher,Steven Donahue,Matthew McFadden,,Frank Gunn	18,901
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	I171301699PD17050630	2017-05-10	DateA calendar pageMay 10, 2017 AddressMap pin4350 East St. Service TypePhoneWarrant Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew McFadden 49-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD CivilianPersonPaul Reese 28-year-old white man Police documented the following violence against him: Shot at by Matthew McFadden InjuriesAmbulancePolice did not document injuries he sustained. Police allege he had a “Handgun/Vehicle.”		20207	Matthew McFadden		Paul Reese
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	16960uof	2016-10-13	DateA calendar pageOctober 13, 2016 AddressMap pin6231 W Washington Street Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew McFadden 48-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #9710 46-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Driving While Suspended Possession of Controlled Substance Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	1,403.00	20207	Matthew McFadden	9,710
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	14142uof	2016-05-10	DateA calendar pageMay 10, 2016 AddressMap pin2360 E Prospect Street Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew McFadden 48-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #7726 31-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Controlled Substance	1,403.00	20207	Matthew McFadden	7,726
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	9882uof	2015-08-25	DateA calendar pageAugust 25, 2015 AddressMap pin2851 S Madison Avenue Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew McFadden 47-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2635 54-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHEAST DISTRICT > SE LATE TACTICAL SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #4972 47-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) Physical-Kick by Unknown Officer #2635 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Matthew McFadden (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	1,403.00	20207	Matthew McFadden,	4,972