Case Date:

9/5/2024

There has been a problem with people burning trash and yard waste in the near west side neighborhood nearly daily all summer and into this beginning of the fall season. The smoke often collects in some areas and lingers for hours causing a serious public health threat. Frequently the burning is conducted by a community of homeless people in the woods between W 8th and 9th Starts and the Monon trail just East of Adams Street, although therr may occasionally be other residents who are burning as well. Various neighbors have mad numerous calls to 911, but the problem persists. You may also reference the near west side neighhood association website to reference other complaints. While the fire department has come out to talk to the perpetrators numerous times, the City of Bloomington needs to find a permanent solution, since this is a serious public health problem that has been going on for a very long time, and sending the fire department does not resolve the problem.

Case Date:

9/1/2024

There is a homeless camp set up inside the trail area in the northwest part of RCA Park, on the trail west of the University Quarry section, before the trail splits to the west and south. There are several tents and the inhabitants have at least two aggressive dogs. It also likes they were clearing the area with a hatchet or machete. This is right off the trail, inside the park.

Case Date:

9/1/2024

There are two dogs in a homeless camp tied up. They are barking at all who want to use the park including me and my leashed dog. This is not safe. I feel afraid to use the park trails. They are at 39.14547Nx86.55090W

Case Date:

9/1/2024

There is an open campfire back in the woods at 39.14547x8655090W. It is in a homeless encampment in the woods. It has not rained for weeks. There is dry brush everywhere.

Case Date:

8/30/2024

Excessive trash, believe mr. Wampler is renting out rooms to the homeless again. People living in back yard and in blue and white mobile trailer on the south side of the property near detached garage . Drugs are being sold out of there. Fighting/disturbances.

Case Date:

8/26/2024

Good Morning. There is a lot of concern on Facebook about a pit bull living among the homeless people near the kirkwood area. The pit bull attacked a student the other night and the pit bull is still there. It was not taken away because the student said to leave him. The pit bull has allegedly attached three other people. This is a very serious matter and I truly believe it needs to be rectified. May I please get updated on the situation? My son lives nearby and he always goes on morning runs. Many kids are constantly walking in the area and before there is a tragedy I’m hopeful something can be done about this situation.

Case Date:

8/21/2024

The trail at North of the community has been invaded by a homeless community. Close to Tom Winneger project.

Case Date:

8/12/2024

Homeless have left trash in yard, city sidewalk and the creek along the business.

Case Date:

8/10/2024

It’s very dark on this cul de sac and there have been numerous break ins to cars as well as homeless people evicted from Switchyard now coming thru our area. How do we get a street light installed

Case Date:

8/8/2024

Last week I reported this area for having homeless encampments and excessive trash. I don't think it ever got cleared out and it is getting worse. There are a number of shopping carts with foul smelling trash and whatever else. I walk this trail everyday with many other people and I hope that this area can get cleared out soon. Most days it seems like they are just dumping more trash without anybody really staying there.