BWC Footage Request

Stefan M made this OPRA request to Rochelle Park Township Automatic anti-spam measures are in place for this older request. Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding.

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Dear Rochelle Park Township,

Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-6(f), I am not required to complete an official form or use a particular platform; this email, containing all required information, shall suffice as a valid records request.

I confirm the following:

I have not been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States.

I will not use the requested records for any commercial purpose.

I am not seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.

Records Requested:
Body-Worn Camera (BWC) footage from the following incident:

Date/Time: June 2, 2025, at approximately 11:50 AM

Location: Passaic Street supermarket

Incident Type: Shoplifting / Narcotics Law Violation

Details: Loss prevention reported a female suspect in custody for shoplifting $349.29 worth of groceries. A computer check revealed a $750 warrant from Paterson. A search incident to arrest uncovered 44 wax paper folds of heroin. The arrestee, a 27-year-old female from North Bergen, was charged with shoplifting and possession of CDS.

Preferred Delivery Method:
Please provide the responsive records via email as attachments to:
EMAIL: [email address]

Kindly confirm receipt of this request. If you are not the custodian of records, please forward it to the appropriate person and provide me with their contact information for future reference.

Yours faithfully,
Stefan Maloy