Nathaniel Joseph Gomez – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

14 total documented “uses of force” over 10 documented “incidents.”

10 (71.43%) against white people
4 (28.57%) against Black people
6 (42.86%) against men
8 (57.14%) against women
2 (14.29%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117337uof	2025-09-20	DateA calendar pageSeptember 20, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJason Niewedde 31-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMichael Malott 35-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNathaniel Gomez 43-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #2159 32-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Jason Niewedde Physical-Other by Jason Niewedde Physical-Take Down by Michael Malott Physical-Take Down by Nathaniel Gomez Physical-Weight Leverage (3x) by Jason Niewedde Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael Malott InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Domestic Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Strangulation	3,716.00	41951,42870,44571	Jason Niewedde,Michael Malott,Nathaniel Gomez	2,159
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	116535uof	2025-08-24	DateA calendar pageAugust 24, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personCatilin Yanis 28-year-old Hispanic woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNathaniel Gomez 43-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #3746 44-year-old white woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Catilin Yanis (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	4,163.00	42386,44571	Catilin Yanis,Nathaniel Gomez	3,746
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	112619uof	2025-04-22	DateA calendar pageApril 22, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNathaniel Gomez 43-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAntonio Garcia 26-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53453 13-year-old white boy who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Antonio Garcia (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of a Handgun (F)	4,322.00	44571,45719	Nathaniel Gomez,Antonio Garcia	53,453
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	106535uof	2024-11-10	DateA calendar pageNovember 10, 2024 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personGrady Copeland 57-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNathaniel Gomez 42-year-old Hispanic man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDevon Hutton 25-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #51230 16-year-old Black girl who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Devon Hutton (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Grady Copeland (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	2,113.00	C1011,44571,45222	Grady Copeland,Nathaniel Gomez,Devon Hutton	51,230
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	104258uof	2024-09-07	DateA calendar pageSeptember 7, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNathaniel Gomez 42-year-old Hispanic man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personLevi Buckner 32-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #50334 36-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Levi Buckner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Levi Buckner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Levi Buckner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Battery (M) Disorderly Conduct Intimidation Public Intoxication	4,322.00	44571,44901	Nathaniel Gomez,Levi Buckner	50,334
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	102306uof	2024-07-22	DateA calendar pageJuly 22, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSteven Bontrager 37-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 28TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personNathaniel Gomez 42-year-old Hispanic man 2 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 28TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personRoy Thurman 26-year-old Black man 0 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 28TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #49644 Unknown age white woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Steven Bontrager (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Roy Thurman (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her but did not charge her.	3,403.00	30875,44571,45741	Steven Bontrager,Nathaniel Gomez,Roy Thurman	49,644
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	90011uof	2023-09-16	DateA calendar pageSeptember 16, 2023 Service TypePhoneTraffic Stop PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJohn Walters 49-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNathaniel Gomez 41-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44681 21-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Walters (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (M)	1,814.00	W8300,44571	John Walters,Nathaniel Gomez	44,681
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	89029uof	2023-08-18	DateA calendar pageAugust 18, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3760 34-year-old Black man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNathaniel Gomez 41-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #44304 25-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #3760 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3760 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,760.00	44571	,Nathaniel Gomez	44,304
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	87787uof	2023-07-05	DateA calendar pageJuly 5, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personAlek Dennison 29-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Bite Mark OfficerShield with a personNathaniel Gomez 41-year-old Hispanic man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #43678 Unknown age Black woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Take Down by Alek Dennison (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Battery (M) Disorderly Conduct Domestic Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) CivilianPersonCivilian #43681 Unknown age Black woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Take Down by Alek Dennison (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	3,752.00	42188,44571	Alek Dennison,Nathaniel Gomez	43,678
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	81961uof	2023-01-30	DateA calendar pageJanuary 30, 2023 Service TypePhoneAssisting Other Agency PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personWilfredo Pagan 30-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4046 29-year-old white woman 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCameron Hester 28-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNathaniel Gomez 41-year-old Hispanic man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #41567 Unknown age white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Cameron Hester (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Nathaniel Gomez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Wilfredo Pagan (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4046 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	4,042.00	43280,42750,44571	Wilfredo Pagan,,Cameron Hester,Nathaniel Gomez	41,567