Arrest reports of incident case 202400453
Dear Chester 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 :- 1/5/2024
Incident Number :- 202400453
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"
Good Morning,
We are in receipt of your FOIA request, please be advised that is a federal statute known as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). FOIA pertains to federal agencies records. It does not provide authority for the production of documents held by a state or local government agency.
Under OPRA; we have received your request dated 8/28/24. Please be advised that mugshots are not available under OPRA. See Melton v. City of Camden, 2011-233(2013). This is based on Executive order 69 which exempts "fingerprint cards, photographs, please and similar criminal investigatory records."
I am providing you with the arrest report you have requested. Please note that under OPRA NJSA 47:1A-1 personal identifying information has been redacted.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Denise Riley
Records Administrator/Administrative Assistant
Chester Police Department
1 Parker Road
Chester, NJ 07930
p: (908)-879-5100 x871
f: (908)-879-8083