Arrest reports of incident case #2021-101776

Pamelina Manna made this OPRA request to Scotch Plains Township Automatic anti-spam measures are in place for this older request. Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding.

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Pamelina Manna

Dear Scotch Plains Township,

This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.

Records requested:
Arrest Reports Of Incident case #2021-101776
Date:- 19-09-2021

Please include all available documents related to this incident, including but not limited to the arrest report, booking information, and any charges filed.

Yours faithfully,
Pamelina Manna

OPRA, Scotch Plains Township

Ms. Manna:

The Township of Scotch Plains received your Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request on May 2, 2024. As such, the seven (7) business day deadline to respond to your request is May 13, 2024.

Thank you.

Maryann Matteo
OPRA Compliance Clerk
Township of Scotch Plains
430 Park Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
908.322.6700 (office) ext. 213
908.322.1663 (fax)
[Scotch Plains Township request email]

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Gerard Rites,

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Good afternoon,

Attached are the documents related to the incident in your OPRA request. If you have any questions, please direct them to this office. Thank you.

Sgt. Gerard Rites
Scotch Plains Police Dept.
Training/Support Services Supervisor
908-322-7100 Ext. 140

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Pamelina Manna

Subject :- Bodycam Footage Request

Dear Gerard Rites,

Under public Record Law act, I hereby request access to all of the Arresting Officer's body-born camera footage from the incident Case #2021-101776

Please inform me of any potential fees ahead of fulfilling this request.

I appreciate your cooperation and look forward to receiving the requested records within Time Frame of New Jersey State Law.

Best regards,
Pamelina Manna

Gerard Rites,

Good afternoon,

Please be advised I will be taking an extension on your request until Friday 05/31/2024.

Sgt. Gerard Rites
Scotch Plains Police Dept.
Training/Support Services Supervisor
908-322-7100 Ext. 140

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Gerard Rites,

Good afternoon,

As per your OPRA request, you will be receiving an email from evidence.com which will contain a download link for the body worn camera footage. Please check both your inbox as well as your spam/junk folder for the material. Any issues, please respond to this office. Thank you.

Sgt. Gerard Rites
Scotch Plains Police Dept.
Training/Support Services Supervisor
908-322-7100 Ext. 140

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