Eagle Nest Blog

If you are interested in learning about the 911 emergency line and how it can help deter crime in Eagle Nest, please plan to attend a free meeting at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, at Castleton United Methodist Church, 7101 N. Shadeland Ave. (Enter door #2 to the right of the main entrance). The guest speaker is Diana Vanarsdall of the Marion County Sheriffs Office/911 Communications. The objective of the meeting is to have an open discussion about how 911 is organized, how it works best and the reluctance some residents have to call until it may be too late. The following questions likely will be discussed: Have you ever called 911? Have you ever not called 911 but later wished that you did? What kept you from calling? What information should you be prepared to provide when you dial 911? What are the six W's of 911? (who, what, when, where, why and weapons?) The event is sponsored by the Crime Watch Committee of Castleton Estates Homeowners Association. Many residents of Ca

About midnight on Nov. 6, a home invasion was reported in the 8100 block of Tanager Court, just off 75th Street and Hague Road. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Click here to see a report from WTHR (Channel 13) . (Sadly, the report did not include suspect descriptions or any statements from police.) Suffice to say, if you see something suspicious in our neighborhood, say something! Call 911 to report any unusual vehicles or suspicious activity. 911 is not just for fires, medical emergencies or car accidents -- it's for safety, too. Other key police numbers to keep handy: > IMPD robbery division: (317) 327-3733 > IMPD homicide division: (317) 327-3475