William Cody Watson – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Use of Force

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

37 (84.09%) against Black people
2 (4.55%) against Bi-racial people
1 (2.27%) against Asian people
1 (2.27%) against white people
3 (6.82%) against Hispanic people
16 (36.36%) against men
28 (63.64%) against women
7 (15.91%) against children under 18 years old

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indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	116740uof	2025-08-29	DateA calendar pageAugust 29, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personPeter Hisgen 25-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personWilliam Watson 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54975 23-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by William Watson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Knee Strike by Peter Hisgen (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Peter Hisgen (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,325.00	44574,44925	Peter Hisgen,William Watson	54,975
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	115864uof	2025-08-03	DateA calendar pageAugust 3, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personWilliam Watson 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAminah Zalloum 24-year-old white woman 0 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #54708 Unknown age Bi-racial woman who police said was “Assaulting Officer(s)” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Handcuffing by Aminah Zalloum (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Aminah Zalloum (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by William Watson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Aminah Zalloum (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by William Watson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her but charged her with: Immediate Detention	4,394.00	44925,46185	William Watson,Aminah Zalloum	54,708
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	113030uof	2025-05-05	DateA calendar pageMay 5, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personWilliam Watson 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personAndrew Maluck 24-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53608 Unknown age Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Andrew Maluck (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by William Watson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by William Watson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (M) Domestic Battery (M) Possession of Cocaine (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,394.00	44925,45729	William Watson,Andrew Maluck	53,608
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	111809uof	2025-03-31	DateA calendar pageMarch 31, 2025 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personDavid Woloszyn 30-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 personCullain Reneski 27-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personWilliam Watson 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #53120 31-year-old Black man who police said was “Fleeing” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Cullain Reneski (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Cullain Reneski (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by David Woloszyn (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Cullain Reneski (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by David Woloszyn (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by William Watson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that he sustained these injuries: Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Dealing Cocaine Dealing in a Schedule or Controlled Substance Leaving the Scene of a PD Crash Possession of a Handgun (F) Possession of Cocaine (F) Possession of Marijuana/Hash (M) Resisting Law Enforcement (F) Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	4,208.00	43891,44211,44925	David Woloszyn,Cullain Reneski,William Watson	53,120
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	110777uof	2025-03-01	DateA calendar pageMarch 1, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJacob Liebhauser 26-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 personWilliam Watson 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #7493 37-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by William Watson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by William Watson (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest him or charge him.	4,181.00	43861,44925	Jacob Liebhauser,William Watson	7,493
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	110354uof	2025-02-15	DateA calendar pageFebruary 15, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personZachary Boston 32-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 personJacob Liebhauser 26-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 personCullain Reneski 27-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD Operations Division > NORTH DISTRICT > Nd Middle Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personWilliam Watson 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD Operations Division > NORTH DISTRICT > Nd Middle Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personTristen Grantham 25-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD Operations Division > NORTH DISTRICT > Nd Middle Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personDavid Keller 32-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD Operations Division > NORTH DISTRICT > Nd Middle Shift InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #40115 25-year-old Black man who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Handcuffing by Cullain Reneski (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by Cullain Reneski (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by William Watson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Palm Strike by Cullain Reneski (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Cullain Reneski (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by David Keller (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Tristen Grantham (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by Zachary Boston (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Battery (F) Battery by Bodily Waste Criminal Recklessness Intimidation Possession of a Handgun (F) Residential Entry Resisting Law Enforcement (M) Warrant Arrest	4,150.00	43837,43861,44211,44925,45219,42344	Zachary Boston,Jacob Liebhauser,Cullain Reneski,William Watson,Tristen Grantham,David Keller	40,115
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	110356uof	2025-02-13	DateA calendar pageFebruary 13, 2025 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJacob Liebhauser 26-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 personPatrick Scanlon 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 personWilliam Watson 31-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulancePolice claimed he sustained these injuries: Minor Bleeding CivilianPersonCivilian #23883 24-year-old Black man who police said was “Resisting Arrest” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Fist Strike by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Fist Strike by William Watson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Handcuffing by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure (2x) by Patrick Scanlon (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by William Watson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (2x) by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage (4x) by Patrick Scanlon (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by William Watson (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 (F) Warrant Arrest	4,181.00	43861,43878,44925	Jacob Liebhauser,Patrick Scanlon,William Watson	23,883
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	105772uof	2024-10-18	DateA calendar pageOctober 18, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personJacob Liebhauser 26-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personWilliam Watson 30-year-old white man 2 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #50915 20-year-old Black man who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against him: Physical-Joint/Pressure by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Joint/Pressure by William Watson (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested him and charged him with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	4,181.00	43861,44925	Jacob Liebhauser,William Watson	50,915
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	103700uof	2024-08-24	DateA calendar pageAugust 24, 2024 Service TypePhoneArrest PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personNicholas Mathew 34-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personWilliam Watson 30-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #50118 13-year-old Asian girl who police said was “Felony Stop/Apprehension” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Knee Strike by Nicholas Mathew (found “In compliance”) Physical-Take Down by Nicholas Mathew (found “In compliance”) Pointing a Firearm by William Watson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, she was not injured. ArrestJail barsPolice arrested her and charged her with: Resisting Law Enforcement (M)	3,847.00	42516,44925	Nicholas Mathew,William Watson	50,118
indianapolis	Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department	103931uof	2024-08-24	DateA calendar pageAugust 24, 2024 Service TypePhoneCall For Service PermalinkChain linkPermalink OfficerShield with a personClyde Ashby 34-year-old Black man 6 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personJacob Liebhauser 25-year-old white man 3 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. OfficerShield with a personWilliam Watson 30-year-old white man 1 years in IMPD OPERATIONS DIVISION > NORTH DISTRICT > ND MIDDLE SHIFT InjuriesAmbulanceAccording to police, he was not injured. CivilianPersonCivilian #46128 21-year-old Black woman who police said was “Non-Compliant” Police documented the following violence against her: Physical-Weight Leverage by Clyde Ashby (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by Jacob Liebhauser (found “In compliance”) Physical-Weight Leverage by William Watson (found “In compliance”) InjuriesAmbulancePolice documented that she sustained these injuries (including hospitalization): Minor Scrapes ArrestJail barsPolice did not arrest her or charge her.	3,320.00	40457,43861,44925	Clyde Ashby,Jacob Liebhauser,William Watson	46,128