BWC Footage Request

Paul Mikaelson made this OPRA request to Peapack & Gladstone Borough 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 Peapack and Gladstone Borough,

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 specific platform; this email shall suffice as a valid 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 government records for a commercial purpose.

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

Records Requested:
I am requesting the body-worn camera (BWC) video footage from the following incident:
Arrestee: Celia J. Peri, 23, Chester, NJ
Date/Time: June 12, 2025, at approximately 11:53 PM
Location: Old Dutch Road East, Bedminster Township
Arresting Officer: Officer Nicole Kaneshige

Incident Summary: Officer Kaneshige located Peri unconscious in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with open alcohol containers present. After field sobriety tests, Peri was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. A breath test confirmed a BAC twice the legal limit. Peri was charged with DWI, reckless driving, careless driving, and consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle. She was issued a court date and released to a responsible party.

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

Yours faithfully,
Paul