Samone A Burris – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

13 total documented “uses of force” over 7 documented “incidents.”

10 (76.92%) against Black people
2 (15.38%) against Hispanic people
1 (7.69%) against white people
9 (69.23%) against men
4 (30.77%) against women

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	118292uof	2025-10-20	DateA calendar pageOctober 20, 2025 Service TypePhoneWarrant Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSamone Burris 38-year-old Black woman 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed she sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personRyan Bowersox 32-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 #3969 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4186 37-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4298 41-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #12104 33-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Take Down by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #3969 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Warrant Arrest CivilianPersonCivilian #55582 20-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Take Down by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #3969 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4186 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4298 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M)	3,528.00	41074,32561	Samone Burris,Ryan Bowersox,,,	12,104
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114245uof	2025-06-10	DateA calendar pageJune 10, 2025 Service TypePhoneAssisting Other Agency PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3524 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 personSamone Burris 37-year-old Black woman 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she 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. CivilianPersonCivilian #54084 18-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #3524 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ryan Bowersox (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,524.00	41074,32561	,Samone Burris,Ryan Bowersox	54,084
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	102433uof	2024-07-21	DateA calendar pageJuly 21, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personSamone Burris 36-year-old Black woman 8 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed she sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4156 32-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTHWEST DISTRICT > NW LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #49675 26-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4156 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #4156 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (F)	3,528.00	41074	Samone Burris,	49,675
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	47568uof	2020-05-27	DateA calendar pageMay 27, 2020 AddressMap pin4102 E Washington Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2328 40-year-old white man 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > COMMUNITY RESOURCES InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personRoman Williams-Ervin 36-year-old Black man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > COMMUNITY RESOURCES InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personStacy Riojas 36-year-old white woman 14 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > COMMUNITY RESOURCES InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personSamone Burris 33-year-old Black woman 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT > COMMUNITY RESOURCES InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #25700 22-year-old white man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #2328 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #2328 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Stacy Riojas (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Roman Williams-Ervin (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Stacy Riojas (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Possession of Controlled Substance Public Indecency	2,328.00	30115,21168,41074	,Roman Williams-Ervin,Stacy Riojas,Samone Burris	25,700
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	23652uof	2017-10-23	DateA calendar pageOctober 23, 2017 AddressMap pin1100 N Olney Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personEric Appleget 24-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 14TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personSamone Burris 30-year-old Black woman 1 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 14TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3575 25-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 14TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #14097 50-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing (2x) by Eric Appleget (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Unknown Officer #3575 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Eric Appleget (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	3,413.00	40796,41074	Eric Appleget,Samone Burris,	14,097
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	23312uof	2017-10-03	DateA calendar pageOctober 3, 2017 AddressMap pin1600 N Dequincy Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personGerry Torres 54-year-old white man 12 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 14TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personSamone Burris 30-year-old Black woman 1 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 14TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3573 30-year-old Hispanic man 1 years in IMPD ADMINISTRATION DIVISION > TRAINING BUREAU > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 14TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #13863 47-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3573 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #3573 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Gerry Torres (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,662.00	T5871,41074	Gerry Torres,Samone Burris,	13,863
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	18135uof	2016-12-23	DateA calendar pageDecember 23, 2016 AddressMap pin2400 N Keystone Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3035 31-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personSamone Burris 29-year-old Black woman 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #10481 59-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Samone Burris (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Unknown Officer #3035 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Broken Tooth Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,035.00	41074	,Samone Burris	10,481