Arrest reports of incident case #23-154757
Dear Elizabeth City,
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: 10/27/2023
Incident Number: 23-154757
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.
Yours faithfully,
Pamelina Manna
Please see attached regarding your OPRA.
JOANNA ORTIZ
City Clerk's Office
City Hall
50 Winfield Scott Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
PH: 908-820-4133
FAX: 908-820-4021
Personal identifiable information will be redacted pursuant to OPRA.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1.
Please see attached regarding your OPRA.
JOANNA ORTIZ
City Clerk's Office
City Hall
50 Winfield Scott Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
PH: 908-820-4133
FAX: 908-820-4021
Personal identifiable information will be redacted pursuant to OPRA.
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1.
Dear Joanna Ortiz,
Under the authority granted by the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.), I am formally requesting the release of all body-worn camera and dashcam footage pertaining to the specific incident outlined below:
Incident Case Number: 23-154757
Officer Name & Badge Number:
1. Ofc Arena (Bodycam + Dashcam + Backseat cam)
2. Ofc Franca Walter (Bodycam + Backseat cam + Dashcam)
This request encompasses all unaltered footage from both body-worn cameras and vehicle dashcams involved in the incident.
In compliance with the New Jersey OPRA, I expect a response to this request within seven business days as stipulated by state law. Failure to meet this deadline will result in my seeking judicial relief to enforce compliance under the statute.
Please inform me of any fees associated with the processing of this request prior to proceeding. The timely and unimpeded access to these records is essential for maintaining public transparency and upholding New Jersey's statutory requirements.
Should there be any need for clarification or further details regarding this request, please contact me directly without delay.
I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Pamelina Manna
Axon - ELIZABETH POLICE DEPT.-NJ
Evidence.com - Evidence Download Link
Christopher McMahon (Badge ID: M749) from ELIZABETH POLICE DEPT.-NJ
(https://ElizabethPDNJ.evidence.com) has sent you a link to download
evidence on Evidence.com. After clicking on the link below you will
download 1 zip or iso files containing the requested evidence. This
download may take a while depending on your internet connection.
Elizabeth, NJ Police case # 23-154757
Please note that your access to this link will expire on October 12,
2024 13:52:39 (-04:00).
Afterwards, you will need to contact the sender to request access.
Download link:
[1][Click here to download]
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The Axon Team
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Good afternoon,
Please see attached information regarding your OPRA request.
Have a great day!
Vicki Eanes
City Clerk's Office
Clerk 2
50 Winfield Scott Plaza
Elizabeth, N.J. 07201
908-820-4134
Dear Vicki Eanes,
Due to some emergency, I was out of office for a few days and I missed the deadline for downloading the link. Could you please provide me the access once again? Extremly Sorry for the inconvinence caused due to this.
Yours sincerely,
Pamelina Manna
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JOANNA ORTIZ
City Clerk's Office
City Hall
50 Winfield Scott Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
PH: 908-820-4133
FAX: 908-820-4021
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