Arrest reports of incident case 2024-21473
Dear Town of Morristown,
"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 :- 7/6/2024
Incident Number :- 2024-21473
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"
We are in receipt of your document request pursuant to the Open Public
Records Act, N.J.S.A 47:1A-1 et seq., and will respond to your request
withing seven (7) business days as permitted by law.
Regards,
Office of the Town Clerk
Morristown, NJ
OPRA-Req-24-0572
Date Received: 9/3/2024
Status: Completed
Date Completed: 9/6/2024
Applicant: Carli Ratke
Information Requested: PD Records 3
Response: The arrest report is attached.
Be advised that your request for the incident report is denied as
the investigation into this matter is ongoing. The New Jersey
Supreme Court has concluded that early disclosure of records
containing details of an incident "will often be "inimical to the
public interest,"" and thus, would be an impediment to law
enforcement's constitutional obligation to investigate individuals
with regards to potential criminal conduct. N.J.S.A. 47:1A-3. N.
Jersey Media Grp., Inc. v. Twp. of Lyndhurst, 229 N.J. 541, 574
(2017) (citing N.J.S.A. 47:1A-3).
Be further advised that your request for a mugshot is denited
pursuant to Executive Order No. 9 (Hughes) and N.J.S.A.
47:1A-9(a)-(b).
If your request for access to a government record has been denied
or unfilled as required by law, you have a right to challenge the
denial of access. At you option, you may either institute a
proceeding in the Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint
with the Government Records Council (GRC) by completing the Denial
of Access Complaint Form. You may contact the GRC by toll-free
telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at PO Box 819, Trenton, NJ,
08625, by email at [email address], or at their website at
www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other questions about
the law. All questions regarding complaints filed in Superior
Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in your county.
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