Case Date:

9/9/2026

In the little patch of woods on the west side of south rogers across from the community kitchen and The Warehouse there is a growing the pile of mattresses and other debris that makes it seem that that is a homeless squatting site or an abandoned squatting site that is turning into a trash heap. It is the little patch of woods that is between two Nervous Nordisc entry points. I suspect that's private property. So it does not violate the new state law against camping on public property. But i'm sure the amount of trash there violates. Some ordinance is regarding abandoned mattresses..... I've been watching it over the last few weeks. And it is growing.

Case Date:

8/26/2026

There may be folks staying in a U-Haul at RCA Park.

Case Date:

8/24/2026

It’s my understanding that there is a cleanup and removal planned for the campsites near RCA park, the concrete plant, and other locations throughout the surrounding woods which is great. The environment has gotten exponentially dangerous in the Broadview area due to these campers including the recent gunshots which was not even close to the first time. I believe this is slated to be done by Sep 1. We still have numerous accounts of trespassing, fighting, harassment, and threats to the residents that have occurred just over the weekend. The police presence has been better but still insufficient for the amount of problems we have and are continuing to endure. What happens after Sep 1? This camp has been cleaned out before, and within a matter of days they start coming back. We are seeing the same people over and over causing issues to the families in this section of town. I believe an announcement, social media post, something is owed to the residents to give us some peace of mind that this is being addressed and will continue to be addressed. I think it took about a week or two last time before the camp was built up again and then neglected for months while the campers continued to harass the neighborhood. There have also been multiple fires lately and we consistently wake up to the smell of plastic being burned and people caught on cameras trespassing and scoping out houses. There are vacant houses also being targeted on Cherokee Dr. We do not want this problem to continue to blow up after the occasional removal of these campsites. A lot of these houses are starter homes for families and what looked like a promising new neighborhood/sub division is proving to be a dangerous place to start anything.

Case Date:

8/12/2026

This has been reported multiple times. This structure keeps growing, and it looks like they are about to make additions.

Case Date:

8/5/2026

Hi, apologies if this isn’t the correct place for this, but I need to express my concern. Over the last year or so, I’ve taken more of an interest in City Council meetings and have been watching them on CATS when I can. I’ve noticed an odd…phenomenon(?). From what I’ve observed, council members more or less attack (sorry for lack of better term) city-hired consultants when they’re presented with information that they don’t agree with. Tonight’s community survey results being the latest example. It almost seemed like multiple members of council were suggesting that a firm be hired based on their ability to provide the data they preferred, rather than proven surveying methods. Again, this may just be me, but the aggressive questioning and more or less insulting of the “expert” was very off-putting. It happened with Hopewell presentations, too. Why does council feel the need to attack and then soap box? Everything feels knee-jerk and emotion based. I just wish there was more level-headed, unbiased conversation in these meetings. Like, these are the people making decisions for their voters but so many of their speeches are about them personally and may mention constituents, but in a very flippant way (if that makes sense). Anyway, it’s just concerning to me. These people are supposed to be representatives of the residents of Bloomington and therefore Bloomington itself, yet do not hesitate to make offensive comments to people hired to ultimately help the city become better. At what point does Bloomington just get the reputation of no one wanting to work with/for us because council is more or less abusive if they aren’t given information/data they agree with? Sorry if this just comes off as a rant—I truly hope it finds its way to some welcoming ears and eyes. And maybe, just maybe, inspires some change. I will use my singular vote each election cycle and hope for the best, in the meantime.

Case Date:

8/4/2026

Unhoused individual living in white truck located in corner of parklot next to Dialysis business. Beware: She has a large dog with her. Truck also loaded up with recent dumpster diving. Been there a week now.

Case Date:

8/1/2026

There is a "tent" structure in the front yard of this property. The legal owner is deceased and her adult children occupy this house without paying taxes. The homeless people who congregate here do not have access to a bathroom or sewage system. The property is littered with clothing and trash. This property has been under an abatement, which I believe ended when the property was sold recently at the Treasurer's tax sale. This property continues to be an eyesore and a health concern from feces & urine (from lack of restroom access), as well as rodent & insect investations. I have also seen needles from drug use scattered on the road in the past.

Case Date:

7/31/2026

Someone experiencing homelessness has used the space that connects my neighbors fence with my as storage. I have noticed someone sleeping in this area near Blacks Lumber. The individual appears to be collecting items.

Case Date:

7/31/2026

Someone experiencing homelessness has used the space that connects my neighbors fence with my as storage. I have noticed someone sleeping in this area near Blacks Lumber. The individual appears to be collecting items.

Case Date:

7/21/2026

Camp restarting with tent, trash and shopping cart