Matthew Richard Spalding – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

11 total documented “uses of force” over 11 documented “incidents.”

8 (72.73%) against Black people
1 (9.09%) against white people
1 (9.09%) against Bi-racial people
1 (9.09%) against Hispanic people
9 (81.82%) against men
2 (18.18%) against women

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	80869uof	2023-01-04	DateA calendar pageJanuary 4, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Spalding 41-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMichael Darst 48-year-old white man 21 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 32-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Laceration CivilianPersonCivilian #40353 25-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing (2x) by Ethan Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Spalding (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Darst (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Michael Darst (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ethan Smith (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael Darst (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	385.00	20886,20090,40860	Matthew Spalding,Michael Darst,Ethan Smith	40,353
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	60810uof	2021-05-27	DateA calendar pageMay 27, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Spalding 40-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #5001 46-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Spalding (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Immediate Detention	385.00	20886	Matthew Spalding	5,001
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	49860uof	2020-08-22	DateA calendar pageAugust 22, 2020 AddressMap pin3517 N Kenwood Avenue Service TypePhoneWarrant Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Spalding 39-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personEvan Meyer 41-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4038 27-year-old white woman 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #26879 47-year-old Bi-racial man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4038 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Evan Meyer (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Matthew Spalding (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Evan Meyer (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	385.00	20886,31725	Matthew Spalding,Evan Meyer,	26,879
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	49332uof	2020-08-06	DateA calendar pageAugust 6, 2020 AddressMap pin2300 E 34th Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Spalding 39-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1124 52-year-old white man 25 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #7493 32-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #1124 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Spalding (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Public Indecency Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	385.00	20886	Matthew Spalding,	7,493
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	39566uof	2019-08-09	DateA calendar pageAugust 9, 2019 AddressMap pin40 E st clair Street Service TypePhoneOff-Duty Employment PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Spalding 38-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #17132 22-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Matthew Spalding (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	385.00	20886	Matthew Spalding	17,132
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	37260uof	2019-06-09	DateA calendar pageJune 9, 2019 AddressMap pin3516 N Parker Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Spalding 38-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 18TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMichael Harman 36-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 18TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJohn Ly 39-year-old Other man 11 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 18TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3772 23-year-old white woman 1 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 18TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCaleb Melloh 23-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 18TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #21247 45-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by John Ly (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Caleb Melloh (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by John Ly (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Spalding (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Harman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3772 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Domestic Battery (F) Interfering with Reporting a Crime Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	385.00	20886,30444,30725,42519	Matthew Spalding,Michael Harman,John Ly,,Caleb Melloh	21,247
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	24014uof	2017-11-10	DateA calendar pageNovember 10, 2017 AddressMap pin3700 E 34th Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Spalding 36-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): OfficerShield with a personMichael Darst 43-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Bruising Complaint of Pain Laceration Swelling OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1468 41-year-old Black woman 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): OfficerShield with a personMichael Harman 34-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Bite Mark OfficerShield with a personStephanie Herr 35-year-old white woman 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): CivilianPersonCivilian #14309 48-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Fist Strike (2x) by Michael Darst (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Matthew Spalding (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Harman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Stephanie Herr (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #1468 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Battery by Bodily Waste Criminal Recklessness Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	385.00	20886,20090,30444,27581	Matthew Spalding,Michael Darst,,Michael Harman,Stephanie Herr	14,309
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	24015uof	2017-11-10	DateA calendar pageNovember 10, 2017 AddressMap pin3700 E 34th Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Spalding 36-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): OfficerShield with a personMichael Darst 43-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1468 41-year-old Black woman 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): OfficerShield with a personMichael Harman 34-year-old white man 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): OfficerShield with a personStephanie Herr 35-year-old white woman 10 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): CivilianPersonCivilian #14309 48-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: by Michael Darst (found “In compliance”) by Michael Harman (found “In compliance”) by Stephanie Herr (found “In compliance”) by Unknown Officer #1468 (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Matthew Spalding (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Criminal Recklessness Leaving the Scene of a PI Crash Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	385.00	20886,20090,30444,27581	Matthew Spalding,Michael Darst,,Michael Harman,Stephanie Herr	14,309
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	20657uof	2017-05-02	DateA calendar pageMay 2, 2017 AddressMap pin3700 N hillside Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Spalding 36-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDavid Labanauskas 46-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #12142 35-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by David Labanauskas (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Matthew Spalding (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Swelling ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	385.00	20886,L4864	Matthew Spalding,David Labanauskas	12,142
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	15922uof	2016-08-15	DateA calendar pageAugust 15, 2016 AddressMap pin3400 N KINNEAR Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMatthew Spalding 35-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 12TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personThomas Aguilar 43-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 12TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3438 27-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 12TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #7872 30-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Unknown Officer #3438 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Matthew Spalding (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Thomas Aguilar (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	385.00	20886,20082	Matthew Spalding,Thomas Aguilar,	7,872