Ruben Sigala – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

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

2 (10.53%) against Black people
13 (68.42%) against white people
4 (21.05%) against Hispanic people
18 (94.74%) against men
1 (5.26%) against women

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114534uof	2025-06-20	DateA calendar pageJune 20, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRuben Sigala 30-year-old Hispanic man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Kaleel 32-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > DOWNTOWN DISTRICT > DT MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54173 24-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Kaleel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Christopher Kaleel (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Kaleel (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Recklessness Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,199.00	43880,45463	Ruben Sigala,Christopher Kaleel	54,173
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	113405uof	2025-05-18	DateA calendar pageMay 18, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJason Rakaska 53-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJeffrey Scott 42-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personScott Hartman 38-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personPeter Tomlinson 39-year-old white man 15 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRuben Sigala 30-year-old Hispanic man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW DAY SHIFT > SW DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #15822 28-year-old Black man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal - Taser 10 by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jeffrey Scott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Scott Hartman (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jason Rakaska (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Peter Tomlinson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	1,465.00	20107,S4190,31351,31740,43880	Jason Rakaska,Jeffrey Scott,Scott Hartman,Peter Tomlinson,Ruben Sigala	15,822
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	109339uof	2025-01-22	DateA calendar pageJanuary 22, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrandon Martin 40-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD Operations Division > Southwest District > SW Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRuben Sigala 29-year-old Hispanic man 0 years in IMPD Operations Division > Southwest District > SW Late Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #52162 38-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Brandon Martin (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Brandon Martin (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Warrant Arrest	4,000.00	43161,43880	Brandon Martin,Ruben Sigala	52,162
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	99682uof	2024-05-16	DateA calendar pageMay 16, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRuben Sigala 29-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #48673 44-year-old white woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Weight Leverage by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (M) Domestic Battery (M) Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,199.00	43880	Ruben Sigala	48,673
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	95318uof	2024-02-01	DateA calendar pageFebruary 1, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRuben Sigala 28-year-old Hispanic man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46921 26-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Pointing a Firearm by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	4,199.00	43880	Ruben Sigala	46,921
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	93214uof	2023-12-16	DateA calendar pageDecember 16, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRuben Sigala 28-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 personMorgan Wilson 25-year-old white woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46223 26-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Leg Sweep by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Morgan Wilson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Confinement Domestic Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	4,199.00	43880,43890	Ruben Sigala,Morgan Wilson	46,223
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	83081uof	2023-02-23	DateA calendar pageFebruary 23, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRuben Sigala 27-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 personUnknown Officer #4360 43-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #41932 23-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4360 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Marijuana Possession of a Handgun (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,199.00	43880	Ruben Sigala,	41,932
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	80612uof	2023-01-01	DateA calendar pageJanuary 1, 2023 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSean McCurdy 40-year-old white man 16 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRuben Sigala 27-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDrew Smock 24-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #41045 25-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Drew Smock (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Drew Smock (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Sean McCurdy (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Drew Smock (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Drew Smock (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery by Bodily Waste Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,732.00	21171,43880,43882	Sean McCurdy,Ruben Sigala,Drew Smock	41,045
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	80040uof	2022-12-18	DateA calendar pageDecember 18, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRuben Sigala 27-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #19943 23-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	4,199.00	43880	Ruben Sigala	19,943
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	75812uof	2022-08-05	DateA calendar pageAugust 5, 2022 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personRuben Sigala 27-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > SOUTHWEST DISTRICT > SW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #38688 19-year-old white man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Ruben Sigala (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	4,199.00	43880	Ruben Sigala	38,688