Arrest reports of incident case I-2024-004382
Dear Fort Lee Borough,
"I am writing to request access to and copies of records under the Freedom of Information Act.
Specifically, I am seeking information related to:
Arrest Date :- 1/26/2024
Incident Number :- I-2024-004382
Please provide the following documents:
Arrest report
Incident report
Mugshot
If there are any fees associated with this request, please inform me in advance. However, I respectfully request a waiver of all fees, as the disclosure of this information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public's understanding of law enforcement operations.
If you deny any part of this request, please cite each specific exemption you believe justifies the refusal and notify me of the appeal procedures available under the law.
I look forward to receiving your response within the statutory time period. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Respectfully,
Carli Ratke"
Dear Carli Ratke,
Attached please find documents responsive to your Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request regarding "Arrest report and incident report for incident #I-2024-004382 on 01/26/2024.” Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 "Privacy Interest" personal identifying information has been redacted.
The Fort Lee Police Department has advised that your request for "Mug Shot" - NO RECORDS RESPONSIVE- Please further note that the Borough is legally precluded from releasing mugshot. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9.a. provides that the provisions of OPRA shall not abrogate any exemption of a public record or government record from public access heretofore made pursuant to . . . Executive Order of the Governor. Executive Order of the Governor No. 69 states, “[t]he following records shall not be deemed to be public records subject to inspection and examination and available for copying pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 73, P.L. 1963, as amended: fingerprint cards, plates and photographs and similar criminal investigation records that are required to made, maintained or kept by any State or local agency.”
Documents related to summons or other Municipal Court related documents as filed in the Fort Lee Municipal Court are to be obtained by completing a Judiciary Records Request which can be obtained through the New Jersey Courts online website. Please contact the Fort Lee Municipal Court at 201-592-3500 ext. 1509 for additional information.
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Sincerely,
Nadine
Nadine Drumgoole, RMC, CMC
Deputy Municipal Clerk
309 Main Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
201-592-3500 Ext. 1041