Shem David Ragsdale – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

31 total documented “uses of force” over 18 documented “incidents.”

16 (51.61%) against Black people
12 (38.71%) against white people
2 (6.45%) against Hispanic people
1 (3.23%) against Bi-racial people
27 (87.10%) against men
4 (12.90%) against women

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	54832uof	2021-01-06	DateA calendar pageJanuary 6, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1579 49-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > ROBBERY > ROBBERY > ROBBERY UNIT (LATE) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMiguel Roa 41-year-old Hispanic man 15 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > ROBBERY > ROBBERY > ROBBERY UNIT (LATE) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShem Ragsdale 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > ROBBERY > ROBBERY > ROBBERY UNIT (LATE) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #28677 20-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Miguel Roa (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #1579 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Armed Robbery Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	1,579.00	21058,40852	,Miguel Roa,Shem Ragsdale	28,677
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	54941uof	2021-01-06	DateA calendar pageJanuary 6, 2021 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1579 49-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > ROBBERY > ROBBERY > ROBBERY UNIT (DAY) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMiguel Roa 41-year-old Hispanic man 15 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > ROBBERY > ROBBERY > ROBBERY UNIT (DAY) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShem Ragsdale 32-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION > ROBBERY > ROBBERY > ROBBERY UNIT (DAY) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #28677 20-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Leg Sweep by Unknown Officer #1579 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Miguel Roa (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Armed Robbery Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	1,579.00	21058,40852	,Miguel Roa,Shem Ragsdale	28,677
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	45939uof	2020-03-08	DateA calendar pageMarch 8, 2020 AddressMap pin100 N Emerson Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personBrandon Fender 37-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShem Ragsdale 31-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3704 27-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #24804 21-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Knee Strike (2x) by Brandon Fender (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Brandon Fender (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3704 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery by Bodily Waste Dealing in a Schedule or Controlled Substance Dealing Marijuana Escape Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	3,226.00	33115,40852	Brandon Fender,Shem Ragsdale,	24,804
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	44807uof	2020-01-30	DateA calendar pageJanuary 30, 2020 AddressMap pin100 N Arlinton Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personShem Ragsdale 31-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3704 27-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #5517 36-year-old white man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3704 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #3704 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #3704 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	3,467.00	40852	Shem Ragsdale,	5,517
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	44567uof	2020-01-25	DateA calendar pageJanuary 25, 2020 AddressMap pin6617 E Washington Street Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personGregory Shue 53-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personSamuel Willford 33-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShem Ragsdale 31-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3977 30-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #24245 57-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Elbow Strike by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3977 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Gregory Shue (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Samuel Willford (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Samuel Willford (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Criminal Trespass Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	28.00	20042,40512,40852	Gregory Shue,Samuel Willford,Shem Ragsdale,	24,245
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	41751uof	2019-10-06	DateA calendar pageOctober 6, 2019 AddressMap pin7400 English Avenue Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #2353 52-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShem Ragsdale 30-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 personUnknown Officer #3620 27-year-old white woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #22844 28-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Unknown Officer #2353 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #2353 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #3620 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike (2x) by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #2353 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	2,353.00	40852	,Shem Ragsdale,	22,844
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	39652uof	2019-08-12	DateA calendar pageAugust 12, 2019 AddressMap pin202 S Arlington Avenue Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #1148 40-year-old white woman 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShem Ragsdale 30-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #21999 33-year-old white woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing (2x) by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Unknown Officer #1148 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #1148 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #1148 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Criminal Trespass Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	1,148.00	40852	,Shem Ragsdale	21,999
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	39562uof	2019-08-05	DateA calendar pageAugust 5, 2019 AddressMap pin4425 Linwood Court Service TypePhoneAssisting Other Agency PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #329 54-year-old white man 32 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personBrandon Fender 36-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShem Ragsdale 30-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: CivilianPersonCivilian #21950 28-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike (3x) by Brandon Fender (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike (3x) by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Brandon Fender (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Brandon Fender (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #329 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	329.00	33115,40852	,Brandon Fender,Shem Ragsdale	21,950
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	37315uof	2019-06-10	DateA calendar pageJune 10, 2019 AddressMap pin1200 N Grant Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personShem Ragsdale 30-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 personAustin Kirby 23-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #21269 Unknown age Black woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Take Down by Austin Kirby (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Austin Kirby (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	3,467.00	40852,40906	Shem Ragsdale,Austin Kirby	21,269
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	28450uof	2018-05-29	DateA calendar pageMay 29, 2018 AddressMap pin3005 N shadeland Avenue Service TypePhoneAssisting Other Agency PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personGregory Shue 51-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): OfficerShield with a personShem Ragsdale 29-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): blood exposure CivilianPersonCivilian #16860 56-year-old white man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Gregory Shue (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Shem Ragsdale (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication	28.00	20042,40852	Gregory Shue,Shem Ragsdale	16,860