Nathan Robert Lush – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

76 total documented “uses of force” over 31 documented “incidents.”

53 (69.74%) against Black people
8 (10.53%) against Hispanic people
14 (18.42%) against white people
1 (1.32%) against Bi-racial people
70 (92.11%) against men
6 (7.89%) against women
13 (17.11%) against children under 18 years old

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 #
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	119453uof	2025-11-30	DateA calendar pageNovember 30, 2025 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNathan Lush 39-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4394 31-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #55980 15-year-old Black boy who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4394 Physical-Leg Sweep by Nathan Lush Physical-Weight Leverage by Nathan Lush InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,626.00	41658	Nathan Lush,	55,980
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	118440uof	2025-10-28	DateA calendar pageOctober 28, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNathan Lush 39-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3967 29-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #55642 23-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by Unknown Officer #3967 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Kick by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #3967 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Recklessness Operating a Vehicle - No License Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,626.00	41658	Nathan Lush,	55,642
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115181uof	2025-07-11	DateA calendar pageJuly 11, 2025 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #753 56-year-old Black man 27 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3501 36-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNathan Lush 39-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4186 36-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4298 40-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #36395 20-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #3501 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #753 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Marijuana CivilianPersonCivilian #54433 Unknown age Hispanic man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag (2x) by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep (2x) by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm (2x) by Unknown Officer #3501 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm (2x) by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm (2x) by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm (2x) by Unknown Officer #753 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Bruising ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Marijuana	753.00	41658,32561	,,Nathan Lush,Ryan Bowersox,,	36,395
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	103544uof	2024-08-19	DateA calendar pageAugust 19, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNathan Lush 38-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #39452 19-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag (3x) by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,626.00	41658	Nathan Lush	39,452
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	102511uof	2024-07-25	DateA calendar pageJuly 25, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNathan Lush 38-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #49700 17-year-old Black boy who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Leg Sweep by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,626.00	41658	Nathan Lush	49,700
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	101912uof	2024-07-11	DateA calendar pageJuly 11, 2024 Service TypePhoneSelf-Initiated Activity PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNathan Lush 38-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #49460 18-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Stolen Vehicle	3,626.00	41658	Nathan Lush	49,460
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	95886uof	2024-02-07	DateA calendar pageFebruary 7, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNathan Lush 37-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #37525 41-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Bean Bag by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Warrant Arrest	3,626.00	41658	Nathan Lush	37,525
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	92479uof	2023-11-29	DateA calendar pageNovember 29, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNathan Lush 37-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4024 28-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #43810 15-year-old Black boy who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike (2x) by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike (2x) by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4024 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #4024 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Stolen Vehicle	3,626.00	41658	Nathan Lush,	43,810
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	91935uof	2023-11-08	DateA calendar pageNovember 8, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNathan Lush 37-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3701 30-year-old white woman 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 30-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #45743 16-year-old Black boy who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3701 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3701 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Armed Robbery	3,626.00	41658,32561	Nathan Lush,,Ryan Bowersox	45,743
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	91450uof	2023-10-24	DateA calendar pageOctober 24, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3501 34-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNathan Lush 37-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 30-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #14625 29-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike (2x) by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike (2x) by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing (2x) by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike (8x) by Unknown Officer #3501 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (4x) by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (2x) by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Nathan Lush (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Recklessness Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,501.00	41658,32561	,Nathan Lush,Ryan Bowersox	14,625