Richard Edward Grove – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

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

18 (37.50%) against white people
3 (6.25%) against Hispanic people
27 (56.25%) against Black people
43 (89.58%) against men
5 (10.42%) against women
3 (6.25%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	112579uof	2025-04-23	DateA calendar pageApril 23, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBryan Reed 29-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personBenjamin Wong 27-year-old Other man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRichard Grove 33-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53429 43-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing (2x) by Bryan Reed (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Bryan Reed (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (3x) by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Benjamin Wong (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Benjamin Wong (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Bryan Reed (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (3x) by Bryan Reed (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Benjamin Wong (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	4,044.00	43282,43306,43534	Bryan Reed,Benjamin Wong,Richard Grove	53,429
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	111270uof	2025-03-16	DateA calendar pageMarch 16, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJames Crawford 36-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRichard Grove 33-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAlejandro Renteria 27-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52906 25-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by James Crawford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by James Crawford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (3x) by James Crawford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Alejandro Renteria (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,979.00	42939,43534,44213	James Crawford,Richard Grove,Alejandro Renteria	52,906
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	98454uof	2024-04-17	DateA calendar pageApril 17, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJack Becker 33-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRichard Grove 32-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRichard Hein-Fort 32-year-old Black man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personTravean Johnson 36-year-old Black man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Kaleel 31-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #48178 15-year-old Hispanic boy who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Kaleel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jack Becker (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Richard Hein-Fort (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Christopher Kaleel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Richard Hein-Fort (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Kaleel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jack Becker (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Richard Hein-Fort (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Travean Johnson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Battery by Bodily Waste Immediate Detention Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,547.00	41334,43534,44573,45223,45463	Jack Becker,Richard Grove,Richard Hein-Fort,Travean Johnson,Christopher Kaleel	48,178
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	93169uof	2023-12-15	DateA calendar pageDecember 15, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDonovan Hankins 28-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRichard Grove 32-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personKegan Anderson 29-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #46202 29-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Kegan Anderson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Donovan Hankins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Kegan Anderson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (3x) by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Criminal Trespass Intimidation Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,024.00	43262,43534,43828	Donovan Hankins,Richard Grove,Kegan Anderson	46,202
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	91779uof	2023-11-04	DateA calendar pageNovember 4, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDonald Meier 44-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personZachary Hawkins 25-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRichard Grove 32-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personScott Moberg 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #3912 40-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Donald Meier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Scott Moberg (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Scott Moberg (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Zachary Hawkins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Donald Meier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Donald Meier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Donald Meier (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Scott Moberg (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Zachary Hawkins (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,363.00	40490,42852,43534,43867	Donald Meier,Zachary Hawkins,Richard Grove,Scott Moberg	3,912
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	83718uof	2023-03-16	DateA calendar pageMarch 16, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRichard Grove 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMichael Buckel 22-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #42219 52-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Michael Buckel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Mental Writ	4,101.00	43534,44190	Richard Grove,Michael Buckel	42,219
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	83605uof	2023-03-12	DateA calendar pageMarch 12, 2023 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personMicah Murphy 33-year-old Black man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDonovan Hankins 27-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRichard Grove 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personJohn Frederick 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Laceration CivilianPersonCivilian #42135 22-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Donovan Hankins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by John Frederick (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Donovan Hankins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Micah Murphy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	3,956.00	42874,43262,43534,43843	Micah Murphy,Donovan Hankins,Richard Grove,John Frederick	42,135
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	81641uof	2023-01-20	DateA calendar pageJanuary 20, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2684 67-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT > 23RD RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRichard Grove 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT > 23RD RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJuan-Carlos Rodriguez 29-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT > 23RD RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #41440 48-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Juan-Carlos Rodriguez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #2684 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Juan-Carlos Rodriguez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #2684 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Juan-Carlos Rodriguez (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #2684 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property Warrant Arrest	2,684.00	43534,44214	,Richard Grove,Juan-Carlos Rodriguez	41,440
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	80199uof	2022-12-21	DateA calendar pageDecember 21, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRichard Grove 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #40872 23-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Weight Leverage by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Domestic Battery (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,101.00	43534	Richard Grove	40,872
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	79114uof	2022-11-17	DateA calendar pageNovember 17, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRichard Grove 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #40428 19-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Richard Grove (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: False Reporting Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	4,101.00	43534	Richard Grove	40,428