Michael Caleb Margetson – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

38 total documented “uses of force” over 23 documented “incidents.”

15 (39.47%) against Black people
20 (52.63%) against white people
3 (7.89%) against Bi-racial people
7 (18.42%) against women
31 (81.58%) against men

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	118255uof	2025-10-18	DateA calendar pageOctober 18, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Margetson 51-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #24266 29-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Disorderly Conduct Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,036.00	20915	Michael Margetson	24,266
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117369uof	2025-09-22	DateA calendar pageSeptember 22, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personWilliam Hornaday 57-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMark Ayler 53-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMichael Margetson 51-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4339 25-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #55265 23-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by William Hornaday (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Mark Ayler (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Mark Ayler (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4339 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Immediate Detention	1,412.00	20185,20304,20915	William Hornaday,Mark Ayler,Michael Margetson,	55,265
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	108003uof	2024-12-23	DateA calendar pageDecember 23, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Margetson 50-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > Northwest District > NW Day Shift > NW Day Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAndrew Perryman 38-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION > Northwest District > NW Day Shift > NW Day Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #32833 25-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Andrew Perryman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Battery (F) Disorderly Conduct Possession of a Handgun (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,036.00	20915,40846	Michael Margetson,Andrew Perryman	32,833
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	92312uof	2023-11-21	DateA calendar pageNovember 21, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Margetson 49-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personAndrew Perryman 37-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #42974 Unknown age white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Andrew Perryman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Domestic Battery (F) Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,036.00	20915,40846	Michael Margetson,Andrew Perryman	42,974
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	92121uof	2023-11-15	DateA calendar pageNovember 15, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Margetson 49-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Anderson 44-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personKolin Kinder 33-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #45826 22-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Kolin Kinder (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (2x) by Christopher Anderson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	2,036.00	20915,27936,40491	Michael Margetson,Christopher Anderson,Kolin Kinder	45,826
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	88438uof	2023-07-31	DateA calendar pageJuly 31, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Margetson 49-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Anderson 43-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJohn McVay 37-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44059 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Anderson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by John McVay (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by John McVay (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by John McVay (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,036.00	20915,27936,30729	Michael Margetson,Christopher Anderson,John McVay	44,059
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	87711uof	2023-07-09	DateA calendar pageJuly 9, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Margetson 49-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #43739 20-year-old Bi-racial man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Domestic Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,036.00	20915	Michael Margetson	43,739
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	86307uof	2023-05-29	DateA calendar pageMay 29, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Margetson 49-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #43217 32-year-old Black woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	2,036.00	20915	Michael Margetson	43,217
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	61939uof	2021-06-27	DateA calendar pageJune 27, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Margetson 47-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #31655 43-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	2,036.00	20915	Michael Margetson	31,655
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	60811uof	2021-05-28	DateA calendar pageMay 28, 2021 AddressMap pin3909 W 71st Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMichael Margetson 47-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW DAY SHIFT > NW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #31167 36-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Michael Margetson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Immediate Detention	2,036.00	20915	Michael Margetson	31,167