Theodore William Sadownik – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

26 total documented “uses of force” over 16 documented “incidents.”

20 (76.92%) against Black people
5 (19.23%) against white people
1 (3.85%) against Bi-racial people
15 (57.69%) against men
11 (42.31%) against women
3 (11.54%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	104221uof	2024-09-05	DateA calendar pageSeptember 5, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTheodore Sadownik 54-year-old white man 22 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Pickerrell 38-year-old white man 9 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #27925 37-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Less Lethal-Taser by Christopher Pickerrell (found “In compliance”) Less Lethal-Taser by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) Lethal-Handgun by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Pickerrell (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Robbery	700.00	S4638,40194	Theodore Sadownik,Christopher Pickerrell	27,925
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	81656uof	2023-01-21	DateA calendar pageJanuary 21, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTheodore Sadownik 52-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain OfficerShield with a personShannon Harmon 49-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #41426 24-year-old Black man who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Shannon Harmon (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him but charged him with: Battery (F) Domestic Battery (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	700.00	S4638,20097	Theodore Sadownik,Shannon Harmon	41,426
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	81165uof	2023-01-10	DateA calendar pageJanuary 10, 2023 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTheodore Sadownik 52-year-old white man 20 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personShannon Harmon 49-year-old white man 21 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #41222 38-year-old white woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Shannon Harmon (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Immediate Detention	700.00	S4638,20097	Theodore Sadownik,Shannon Harmon	41,222
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	63938uof	2021-09-03	DateA calendar pageSeptember 3, 2021 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTheodore Sadownik 51-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #32635 29-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	700.00	S4638	Theodore Sadownik	32,635
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	59744uof	2021-04-27	DateA calendar pageApril 27, 2021 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTheodore Sadownik 51-year-old white man 19 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > Nd Day Shift InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain CivilianPersonCivilian #30740 22-year-old Black woman who police said was “Combative Suspect” Police documented the following violence against her: Less Lethal-Taser by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her but did not charge her.	700.00	S4638	Theodore Sadownik	30,740
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	51889uof	2020-10-31	DateA calendar pageOctober 31, 2020 AddressMap pin3720 E 82nd Street Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTheodore Sadownik 50-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Laceration Swelling CivilianPersonCivilian #27756 17-year-old white girl who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Take Down by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Complaint of Pain ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Resisting Law Enforcement (F)	700.00	S4638	Theodore Sadownik	27,756
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	51602uof	2020-10-22	DateA calendar pageOctober 22, 2020 AddressMap pin10617 E Washington Street Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTheodore Sadownik 50-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #27641 36-year-old Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Take Down by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Possession of Paraphernalia Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Shoplifting - Theft	700.00	S4638	Theodore Sadownik	27,641
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	48253uof	2020-06-27	DateA calendar pageJune 27, 2020 AddressMap pin714 Broad Ripple Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTheodore Sadownik 50-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJohn Ly 40-year-old Other man 12 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: OfficerShield with a personBryan Rigby 28-year-old white man 5 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personRoss Jette 38-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personChristopher Higgins 31-year-old white man 4 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personHenry Turner 36-year-old Black man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personTiffany Mastin 32-year-old white woman 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed she sustained these injuries: Complaint of Pain Minor Bleeding Minor Scrapes CivilianPersonCivilian #26001 33-year-old Bi-racial woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Less Lethal-CS/OC by Bryan Rigby (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Christopher Higgins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Ross Jette (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Christopher Higgins (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Henry Turner (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by John Ly (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Ross Jette (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Tiffany Mastin (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Battery (F) Battery (M) Possession of Cocaine (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Theft/Receiving Stolen Property	700.00	S4638,30725,32998,41061,41349,30169,40915	Theodore Sadownik,John Ly,Bryan Rigby,Ross Jette,Christopher Higgins,Henry Turner,Tiffany Mastin	26,001
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	44656uof	2020-01-27	DateA calendar pageJanuary 27, 2020 AddressMap pin8380 Kelly Lane Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTheodore Sadownik 50-year-old white man 18 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personSteven Spears 52-year-old white man 25 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJames Cather 40-year-old white man 13 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > DAY SHIFT 2ND RC InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #24278 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Steven Spears (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) Physical-Other by James Cather (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Disorderly Conduct Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	700.00	S4638,S1058,20266	Theodore Sadownik,Steven Spears,James Cather	24,278
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	36242uof	2019-05-10	DateA calendar pageMay 10, 2019 AddressMap pin7325 N KEYSTONE Avenue Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personTheodore Sadownik 49-year-old white man 17 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND DAY SHIFT > ND DAY SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #20881 Unknown age Black woman who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Theodore Sadownik (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Shoplifting - Theft	700.00	S4638	Theodore Sadownik	20,881