Artemio Cruz v. City of Indianapolis, et al.

── Artemio Cruz v. City of Indianapolis, et al. ── Case No.: 24A-CT-02704 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: May 27, 2025 Author: Judge Peter Foley County of Origin: Marion Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed Judge Mathias and Judge Felix concur Around 9:30 p.m. on August 27, 2021, Cruz Trujillo was driving a vehicle in the metropolitan area of Indianapolis, which includes Beech Grove. An officer from the Beech Grove Police Department (“BGPD”) conducted a traffic stop of Cruz Trujillo on East Thompson Road, with assistance from two officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (“IMPD”). Because Cruz Trujillo lacked a driver’s license, his vehicle was impounded.