Newman launched the Narcotics Eviction program in January 1996 to help neighborhood residents respond to illegal drug dealing and problem properties. The program works with the property owner or management association to keep rental properties from becoming dangerous drug havens. Area residents benefit, since they no longer have to put up with drug dealing and drug use.
Property owners benefit as well.
They get rid of lawbreaking tenants and find ways to screen future tenants to make sure such activity doesn't happen again. Diane Vogel is Block and Crime Captain on E. Ohio St. for the Indianapolis Police Department's Crime Watch. This program does a great job. Residents can report suspected narcotics dealing by calling 327-1414. They don't have to give their name, but they do have to have an exact street address.