Case Date:

4/2/2024

On the ridge overlooking the northernmost part of the B-Line - close to where the B-Line intersects with Adams St. there is a growing camp. The picture here was taken on 4/1/2024. There is trash flowing downhill from the camp on the ridge. Some of the trash includes at least 3 propane tanks. The camp is less than 0.25 miles from homes and a park. It is a bit scary to think that the campers might be using the propane inside their tents. What can be done to help these folks stay warm and dry without the risk of blowing up a neighborhood?

Case Date:

6/19/2024

There is an encampment to the east of Somersbe along the access road that runs parallel to Rogers Road that is hazardous and toxic. Earlier in the summer this was reported anonymously for fear of retaliation. Apparently 3 entities own the property - the city, county, and a railroad. All that has happened so far to address this problem is a huge dumpster being moved to the access road and MORE people moving to the encampment when Switchyard Park was cleared. I am sending a plea for clean up. I am not representing specific people in the Somersbe neighborhood, but alerting your office to the issues that have been discussed. This morning open fires were burning along the access road. There is garbage, human and animal waste, unleaded dogs, along with illegal camping sites. At the beginning of June 2024 police were called because of a disturbance including threats of murder, and the fire department was called because of all the smoke. Our backyards are no longer safe, it is difficult to sleep with open windows or be in our yards or on our decks because of the smoke, screaming, and safety of being chased. This apparently happened to at least 2 residents this summer. A dumpster does not equate to crisis management. It is difficult to communicate when we have to do it anonymously for fear of retribution. I am not being redundant, I am providing documentation.

Case Date:

6/20/2020

For several nights now large fireworks have been shot off near Smith and 3rd it sounds like in evenings

Case Date:

8/5/2022

Homeless continuing to defecate at the entrance to my employer, Old National Bank.

Case Date:

8/5/2022

Homeless camped on front of library. Called police and library security yesterday as well

Case Date:

8/8/2023

B-line by wonder lab. Someone is half naked going through trash with trash all over the ground and surrounding area with their urine in a coffe pot. 11:30 am 8/8/23

Case Date:

2/16/2024

illegal campsites behind IU gardens next to RR tracks

Case Date:

5/22/2024

The homeless encampment in Switchyard where the bike frames were stacked up - did the police check those serial numbers against their open cases of bike theft? Just wanted to suggest that to the police if they have not done that already, might close some open cases.

Case Date:

6/4/2024

There a many locations in the neighborhood with shoes hanging from wires. We have attempted to contact the various utility companies, but can be an extensive hassle because they insist on there being an active account at a particular address for them to start a service call. It seems the shoes are mostly hanging from ATT lines, but there are some other communication lines (coaxial cable) and also some electric lines that are being weighed down by shoes. This problem extends at least from 8th to 15th streets, and between Washington and Woodlawn, and is mostly visible in the alleys though some wires passing over streets are also cluttered with shoes. It makes the neighborhood look so trashy. Is this an actual crime? If so, should the police be called if it is witnessed? Would it help if a complete set of locations were sent to some office?

Case Date:

4/6/2020

New illegal camper has returned to 11th & Rogers city property. Well established campsite, tarps, trashcan.