Arrest reports of incident case 202402785
Dear Waterford 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 :- 2/25/2024
Incident Number :- 202402785
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.
The Township of Waterford received your Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests on September 5, 2024. The seven-business day deadline for my response is September 16, 2024. This response to you is being sent on the 6th day since my receipt of the request.
You requested: Arrest Report, Incident Report, and Mugshot from incident number 202402785, arrest date 2/25/2024.
Attached is the incident report as requested. Redactions have been made to a SBI Number as exempt under OPRA.
All other reports on file are considered criminal investigative records and cannot be released under OPRA.
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 Waterford 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.
Respectfully,
Dawn M. Liedtka, RMC, CMR
Waterford Township Clerk and Registrar
2131 Auburn Avenue
Atco, NJ 08004
p. 856-768-2300 ext. 221