I am requesting the body cam from the officer at the scene of an automobile accident.
Dear Marlboro Township Police Department,
Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form or use a particular software platform to submit my request per NJSA 47:1A-5(f), which states that an email from a requestor including all of the information required on the adopted form shall suffice in place of a completed form as a valid government record request.
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: The body cam footage from Marlboro Police officer C. Vancuren, Badge # 144. The date of the accident that he was on the scene is May 28th, 2026, at approximately 8:10am. The scene of the accident was on county route 520, near the intersection of route 79 in Marlboro, NJ.
I am also, requesting all body cam footage from additional police officers that arrived on the scene of the accident but was not mentioned in the police report.
My preferred delivery method for response(s) to this request is by E-mail as attachments. Please confirm you have received this request. If you are not the custodian of records, please forward my request to that person and provide their email address to me for future reference.
Yours faithfully,
Anthony Stone
Good afternoon Mr. Stone,
Just advising that we are in receipt off your OPRA request regarding the motor vehicle crash that occurred on RT. 520 / near Rt. 79 on 5/28/26 at 0811 hrs in Marlboro Township. I will taking a two week extension from the initial first due date (6/22/26). New due date will be 7/10/2026.
In the meantime, after reviewing this project, I will send you an invoice for the body-worn camera footage you requested to this email chain.
Respectfully,
Officer Riaz Motani #421
Body Worn Camera (BWC) Redactor
Marlboro Township Police Department
1979 Township Drive
Marlboro, NJ 07746
[email address]
(732)-536-0100 ext. 1421
Dear Riaz Motani,
Thank you for getting back to me. I am still awaiting the invoice.
Yours sincerely,
Anthony Stone
Good evening Mr. Stone
Invoice for Body Worn Camera / OPRA Request
I am writing in response to your OPRA request for the Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage related to Marlboro Township Police Department case 25ML12949, a motor vehicle crash that occurred on May 28, 2026 at approximately 0811 hrs on Rt. 520 / Rt. 79 in Marlboro Township. Officer’s and EMS personnel responded to the scene to render aid and assistance.
Below is the invoice for the Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage that our officer’s recorded at the scene. The required record research, records review, administrative processing and redactions for this project will take a minimum of 4.0 hours to complete. Please reply to this email by July 07, 2026, indicating whether you would like us to proceed. A prompt response will allow us to begin this project as soon as possible, as we are currently managing a high volume of requests. Once payment is received (details below), the redaction will be completed in a timely manner, and a secure download link will be emailed to you at the email you have requested.
OPRA Response – Body Worn Camera Footage
The requested BWC footage contains material that falls under categories requiring redaction due to privacy and safety considerations. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Images of victims of criminal offenses
• Images of children
• Footage recorded inside residential premises, schools, medical or treatment facilities, or places of worship
• Conversations where deactivation of the BWC was requested but denied
• Sensitive tactical, operational, or law-enforcement-confidential information
• Images of undercover officers or informants
• Screens displaying confidential information on police computer systems
• Other personal, medical, or confidential content
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5c, the Marlboro Township Police Department is permitted to charge a Special Service Charge when fulfilling requests that require extraordinary time or effort, such as video redaction. The fee below reflects the actual direct cost of providing the redacted footage.
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Details of Your Request: BWC Redaction – Case 26ML12949
A review of the incident shows that three officers were present during the call. The following BWC footage is relevant to your request:
• (Investigating Officer) - Ptl. C. VanCuren #144
• Total BWC footage time: 46 minutes 06 seconds
• (Assisting Officer) – Ptl. J. Scala #145 - Traffic Control away from scene due to the location
• Total BWC footage time: 1 minute 7 seconds
• (Assisting Officer) - Ptl. C. Figarola #119
• Total BWC footage time: No BWC - Traffic Control away from scene due to the location
The combined time needed for retrieval for all copies of police video footage, review, redaction of entire project, and final processing of the primary footage is estimated at a minimum of 4.0 hours.
Total Cost: $97.32
Redactions are required for sensitive content, including visible driver credentials, juveniles, personal cell phone screens, police mobile data terminal displays, officer notes, views of public vehicles at the scene, HIPPA and portions of audio involving officer-to-officer conversations.
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Payment Instructions / Options:
Option #1: Personal Check
Please submit payment by check, payable to “Marlboro Township Police Records.”
Include the following in the memo line: “BWC Redaction – 26ML12949”
Mail to:
1979 Township Drive
Marlboro, NJ 07746
Option #2: On-Line Payment
https://payments.municipay.com/1f6749548...
Once you respond via email that you require this project, it will be fully initiated. Only when payment is received, the redaction process will be completed and the final redacted footage including all related redacted police reports will be provided to you via secure link that you have provided.
Respectfully.
Officer Riaz Motani #421
Body Worn Camera (BWC) Redactor
Marlboro Township Police Department
1979 Township Drive
Marlboro, NJ 07746
[email address]
(732)-536-0100 ext. 1421
Good afternoon Mr. & Mrs. Stone,
I am resending the invoice containing the email chain per Mrs. Stone's request today at 1430 hrs. I just got off the phone after speaking with Mrs. Stone to confirm if you still wanted the body worn camera footage. Up to this point, I have not received any response. Mrs. Stone stated to me that you are still interested and will be sending in the payment for the project. In the meantime, I will initiate the body-worn camera redactment.
Have a great holiday.
Respectfully,
Officer Riaz Motani #421
Body Worn Camera (BWC) Redactor
Marlboro Township Police Department
1979 Township Drive
Marlboro, NJ 07746
[email address]
(732)-536-0100 ext. 1421
Good evening Mr. & Mrs. Stone,
I have completed your OPRA request containing the body worn camera footage you had requested. First of all, I have received your on-line payment of $97.32 for the project. Thank you. You will shortly be receiving an email coming from a secured link called "Command Central." After opening this email, you will see a blue box with the word "view." Click this button and you will be able to view the footage.
Have a good night.
Officer Riaz Motani #421
Body Worn Camera (BWC) Redactor
Marlboro Township Police Department
1979 Township Drive
Marlboro, NJ 07746
[email address]
(732)-536-0100 ext. 1421
Good evening Mrs. Stone,
I have added the email you just gave me to this email chain. The final project was just sent using this email on "Command Central."
Respectfully,
Officer Riaz Motani #421
Body Worn Camera (BWC) Redactor
Marlboro Township Police Department
1979 Township Drive
Marlboro, NJ 07746
[email address]
(732)-536-0100 ext. 1421