Stephen Michael Elliott – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

30 total documented “uses of force” over 17 documented “incidents.”

26 (86.67%) against Black people
2 (6.67%) against Bi-racial people
2 (6.67%) against white people
20 (66.67%) against men
10 (33.33%) against women
2 (6.67%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	120492uof	2025-12-29	DateA calendar pageDecember 29, 2025 Service TypePhoneAssisting a Citizen PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Elliott 53-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personTaylor Jones 32-year-old Black man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personBradley Riddle 39-year-old white man 7 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4411 35-year-old Black man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #56365 22-year-old Black man who police said was “Assaulting Citizen(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Bradley Riddle Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4411 Physical-Weight Leverage by Bradley Riddle Physical-Weight Leverage by Stephen Elliott Physical-Weight Leverage by Taylor Jones InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	289.00	E5177,42201,42528	Stephen Elliott,Taylor Jones,Bradley Riddle,	56,365
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	118316uof	2025-10-21	DateA calendar pageOctober 21, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Elliott 52-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Bite Mark OfficerShield with a personBradley Riddle 39-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMicheal Best 41-year-old Black man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4366 33-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4410 33-year-old white woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4591 27-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Bite Mark CivilianPersonCivilian #55590 28-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Fist Strike by Unknown Officer #4591 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4410 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Unknown Officer #4410 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other (2x) by Unknown Officer #4591 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Micheal Best (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Unknown Officer #4410 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Micheal Best (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4366 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4591 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Criminal Mischief (M) Possession of Controlled Substance Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	289.00	E5177,42528,32914	Stephen Elliott,Bradley Riddle,Micheal Best,,,	55,590
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117240uof	2025-09-16	DateA calendar pageSeptember 16, 2025 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Elliott 52-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personBradley Riddle 38-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #55204 14-year-old Black boy who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	289.00	E5177,42528	Stephen Elliott,Bradley Riddle	55,204
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	104457uof	2024-09-14	DateA calendar pageSeptember 14, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Elliott 51-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personNicolas Deem 44-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4508 22-year-old Black man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #5355 56-year-old Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4508 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Nicolas Deem (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	289.00	E5177,42505	Stephen Elliott,Nicolas Deem,	5,355
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	103522uof	2024-08-20	DateA calendar pageAugust 20, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Elliott 51-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4491 31-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4492 37-year-old Other man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4508 22-year-old Black man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #50059 29-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Baton by Unknown Officer #4508 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Unknown Officer #4508 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #4508 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #4508 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4491 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4492 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Invasion of Privacy Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	289.00	E5177	Stephen Elliott,,,	50,059
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	98939uof	2024-04-30	DateA calendar pageApril 30, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Elliott 51-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMarlon Douglas 53-year-old Black man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personBradley Riddle 37-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4446 26-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #48393 23-year-old Bi-racial woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Marlon Douglas (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Marlon Douglas (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4446 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain Laceration ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (M) Battery by Bodily Waste Criminal Mischief (M) Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	289.00	E5177,20204,42528	Stephen Elliott,Marlon Douglas,Bradley Riddle,	48,393
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	98314uof	2024-04-12	DateA calendar pageApril 12, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Elliott 51-year-old white man 23 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personBradley Riddle 37-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4153 29-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4156 32-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4366 32-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4445 37-year-old Other man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #48120 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Unknown Officer #4366 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4153 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4366 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4153 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4156 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4366 (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Unknown Officer #4445 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	289.00	E5177,42528	Stephen Elliott,Bradley Riddle,,,,	48,120
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	93860uof	2024-01-03	DateA calendar pageJanuary 3, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Elliott 51-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personBradley Riddle 37-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46454 Unknown age Black woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Bradley Riddle (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Disorderly Conduct Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	289.00	E5177,42528	Stephen Elliott,Bradley Riddle	46,454
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	86527uof	2023-06-01	DateA calendar pageJune 1, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Elliott 50-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personMicheal Best 39-year-old Black man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #43306 21-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Micheal Best (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Micheal Best (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Immediate Detention	289.00	E5177,32914	Stephen Elliott,Micheal Best	43,306
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	81921uof	2023-01-28	DateA calendar pageJanuary 28, 2023 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Elliott 50-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personCharles Hudson 36-year-old Black man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4032 27-year-old white woman 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4104 34-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4170 26-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND LATE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #30323 26-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Other by Stephen Elliott (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Charles Hudson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4032 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4104 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4170 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	289.00	E5177,41942	Stephen Elliott,Charles Hudson,,,	30,323