Arrest reports of incident case pv-2024-03863
Dear Pennsville Township,
"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 :- 3/29/2024
Incident Number :- pv-2024-03863
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"
September 6, 2024
Dear Carli Ratke,
The Township of Pennsville received your Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
request on September 5, 2024. The official Records Custodian, Angela
Foote, received your OPRA request on September 5, 2024. As such, the
seven (7) business day deadline to respond to your request is September
16, 2024. This response to your request is being provided to you on the
1^st business day after the custodian’s receipt of said request.
The following records are being provided in their entirety and are
responsive to your request.
1. Arrest Report for incident number PV-2024-03863.
2. Incident Report for incident number PV-2024-03863.
3. Mugshot for incident number PV-2024-03863 was refused. Please see
screenshot from BWC (body warn camera) on the Arrest Report.
These records are being transmitted to you via email, as per your
request. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.b., the cost associated with this
request is $0.00.
If your request for access to a government record has been denied or
unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a
right to challenge the decision by the Township of Pennsville to deny
access. At your 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
P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [email address], or at
their web site 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.
Sincerely,
Stacey
Stacey Wariwanchik
Pennsville Police Department
Confidential Secretary / Records Department
856-678-3089 x 5581
856-678-3324 (fax)