Ryan Ridner v. State of Indiana

── Ryan Ridner v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 23A-CR-01814 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: February 05, 2024 Author: Judge Elizabeth Tavitas County of Origin: Marion Category: Criminal Decision: Affirmed Judge Mathias and Judge Weissmann concur On August 24, 2022, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (“IMPD”) Officer Ryan Deuel went to a house in Indianapolis to take a report from Ridner. Officer Deuel observed that Ridner was depressed and “generally disgruntled,” so Officer Deuel was unable to complete the report. Tr. Vol. II p. 28. The next day, Officer Deuel, accompanied by IMPD Officer Joseph Doucleff, went back to the home to conduct a welfare check on Ridner. Ridner’s mother had requested the welfare check because she believed Ridner was intoxicated and suicidal.