Stephen Michael Otten – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

74 total documented “uses of force” over 25 documented “incidents.”

10 (13.51%) against Hispanic people
27 (36.49%) against white people
31 (41.89%) against Black people
2 (2.70%) against Unknown people
4 (5.41%) against Bi-racial people
65 (87.84%) against men
9 (12.16%) against women
9 (12.16%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117577uof	2025-09-26	DateA calendar pageSeptember 26, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDonald Fague 37-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personStephen Otten 49-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #55322 38-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Donald Fague (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Donald Fague (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Donald Fague (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Donald Fague (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Intimidation Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,018.00	43256,44808	Donald Fague,Stephen Otten	55,322
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	117180uof	2025-09-09	DateA calendar pageSeptember 9, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKirsten Gibbons 35-year-old white woman 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed she sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personStephen Otten 49-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #55116 49-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Kirsten Gibbons (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Kirsten Gibbons (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Kirsten Gibbons (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Kirsten Gibbons (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him but did not charge him.	4,297.00	44399,44808	Kirsten Gibbons,Stephen Otten	55,116
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	116983uof	2025-09-07	DateA calendar pageSeptember 7, 2025 Service TypePhoneInvestigation PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDavid Craig 30-year-old white man 8 years in IMPD Operations Division > East District > Ed Middle Shift > 31ST RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personStephen Otten 49-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD Operations Division > East District > Ed Middle Shift > 31ST RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #4692 25-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD Operations Division > East District > Ed Middle Shift > 31ST RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #55079 Unknown age Hispanic man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by David Craig (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Unknown Officer #4692 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down (2x) by David Craig (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Unknown Officer #4692 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Unknown Officer #4692 (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	3,613.00	41645,44808	David Craig,Stephen Otten,	55,079
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115873uof	2025-08-03	DateA calendar pageAugust 3, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Otten 49-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54715 50-year-old Hispanic man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,364.00	44808	Stephen Otten	54,715
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	114710uof	2025-06-20	DateA calendar pageJune 20, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personArturo Barron 27-year-old Hispanic man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJohn Maples 47-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personStephen Otten 49-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #19498 28-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by John Maples (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Arturo Barron (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Arturo Barron (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Maples (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	4,137.00	43833,44807,44808	Arturo Barron,John Maples,Stephen Otten	19,498
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	112187uof	2025-04-10	DateA calendar pageApril 10, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personZachary Foster 28-year-old white man 6 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 30TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personStephen Otten 49-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 30TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personLogan Gold 28-year-old white man 0 years in IMPD OFFICE OF THE CHIEF > TRAINING > RECRUIT TRAINING SECTION > 30TH RECRUIT CLASS InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53044 50-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Logan Gold (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Zachary Foster (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Zachary Foster (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Logan Gold (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Zachary Foster (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Criminal Trespass Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,756.00	42193,44808,46171	Zachary Foster,Stephen Otten,Logan Gold	53,044
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	111985uof	2025-04-06	DateA calendar pageApril 6, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personUnknown Officer #3824 33-year-old white woman 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personLillian Roth 26-year-old white woman 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJordan Geraci 36-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personStephen Otten 49-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #19498 27-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Burning CS by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Jordan Geraci (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jordan Geraci (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Jordan Geraci (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Lillian Roth (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Unknown Officer #3824 (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Lillian Roth (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Immediate Detention	3,824.00	43110,44806,44808	,Lillian Roth,Jordan Geraci,Stephen Otten	19,498
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	107063uof	2024-11-24	DateA calendar pageNovember 24, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personKirsten Gibbons 34-year-old white woman 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. OfficerShield with a personStephen Otten 48-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #51407 Unknown age white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Kirsten Gibbons (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Laceration Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,297.00	44399,44808	Kirsten Gibbons,Stephen Otten	51,407
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	105540uof	2024-10-10	DateA calendar pageOctober 10, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personStephen Otten 48-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46301 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Minor Bleeding Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication	4,364.00	44808	Stephen Otten	46,301
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	103325uof	2024-08-09	DateA calendar pageAugust 9, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDavid Kinsey 52-year-old white man 24 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDonald Fague 36-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChelsea Shelley 29-year-old white woman 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed she sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personKirsten Gibbons 34-year-old white woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed she sustained these injuries: Bruising Minor Scrapes OfficerShield with a personStephen Otten 48-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > EAST DISTRICT > ED MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #49964 26-year-old white man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by Donald Fague (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Chelsea Shelley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by David Kinsey (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Donald Fague (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Chelsea Shelley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Kirsten Gibbons (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Chelsea Shelley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Leg Sweep by Kirsten Gibbons (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Kirsten Gibbons (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Stephen Otten (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Chelsea Shelley (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by David Kinsey (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Donald Fague (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Criminal Trespass Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	865.00	K9652,43256,43297,44399,44808	David Kinsey,Donald Fague,Chelsea Shelley,Kirsten Gibbons,Stephen Otten	49,964