Arrest reports of incident case #202310508
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: 9/6/2023
Incident Number: 202310508
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
Good afternoon.
The Township of Waterford received your Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request on October 22, 2024. The seven business day deadline for response is October 31, 2024. This response is being provided to you on the 4th day since the receipt of the request.
You requested the following regarding Incident Number 202310508:
Arrest report, Mug shot, and Incident Report
Attached to this email you find the arrest report and Incident Report regarding the above name incident. Please note that redactions have been made to the following: Personal Telephone Numbers, Social Security Numbers, Driver's License Numbers, and Month/Day of Date of Birth. These are all exempt under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1 as personal identifying information.
The mugshot portion of your request is denied as it is exempt from disclosure under OPRA, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-9(a) and Executive Order No. 69 (Gov. Whitman, 1997).
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