Opra request for incident on 07/02/2025 CFP
Dear South Orange Village,
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-6(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:
A South Orange police officer stopped an individual who was riding a bicycle in the Tuxedo Park area of South Orange for the municipal ordinance violations of riding a bicycle without a helmet and for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. During the encounter, the officer was able to determine that the individual had in his possession several stolen packages from Montrose Avenue, South Centre Street, and Centre Street. The individual also admitted to stealing the packages. He was identified as Mr. Maurice V. Booker-Crank of Irvington. He was charged with 4 counts of theft of packages, as well as possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
I am kindly requesting the following:
1.) All body cam and dash cam footage from all officers involved.
2.) Incident 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,
Ghettomerica
Good Morning,
We have entered your request in the online portal and you should have
received tracking numbers for your request.
It is not mandatory to submit through online portal, however it is highly
recommended. The online portal allows us to track all OPRA Request in a
timely fashion. When you submit it via email, we then have to enter that
same information in the portal which will take time. Our portal is user
friendly and you will receive a response much quicker.
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Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Joycelyn E. White
Deputy Village Clerk
76 South Orange Ave, Suite 302
South Orange, Essex County
New Jersey 07079
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Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request
Tracking # OPRA-2025-00982
Dear Ghettomerica Ghettomerica,
This email is being sent to you as a receipt of the Open Public Records
Act (OPRA) request submitted to the Township of South Orange Village. This
email does not constitute formal receipt by the Custodian of Records of
your request; an email notification will be sent to you when the Custodian
of Records acknowledges receipt of your request.
Find attached a copy of your request as submitted to the Village.
This is an automated email notification, please do not reply. If you have
any questions about the
request please contact us at (973) 378-7715 and quote the tracking number
above.
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 South Orange Village 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 Essex County.
Sincerely,
Ojetti Davis
Village Clerk
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South Orange Village
Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request
Tracking # OPRA-2025-00982
Dear Ghettomerica Ghettomerica,
This email is to acknowledge receipt of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
request by the Custodian of Records on 09/04/2025. As such, the seven (7)
business day deadline to respond to your request is 09/15/2025.
The OPRA request sought access to the following:
A South Orange police officer stopped an individual who was riding a
bicycle in the Tuxedo Park area of South Orange for the municipal
ordinance violations of riding a bicycle without a helmet and for riding a
bicycle on the sidewalk. During the encounter, the officer was able to
determine that the individual had in his possession several stolen
packages from Montrose Avenue, South Centre Street, and Centre Street. The
individual also admitted to stealing the packages. He was identified as
Mr. Maurice V. Booker-Crank of Irvington. He was charged with 4 counts of
theft of packages, as well as possession of a controlled dangerous
substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
1.) All body cam and dash cam footage from all officers involved.
2.) Incident Report
This is an automated email notification, please do not reply. If you have
any questions about this request please contact us at (973) 378-7715 and
quote the tracking number above.
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 South Orange Village 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 Essex County.
Sincerely,
Ojetti Davis
Village Clerk
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Good Morning,
Please see attached a special service fee letter in regards to
OPRA-2025-00982 submitted on September 4, 2025.
Upon reviewing the letter, please respond accordingly.
Best,
Joycelyn E. White
Deputy Village Clerk
76 South Orange Ave, Suite 302
South Orange, Essex County
New Jersey 07079
P 973.378.7715 ext 7726 | F 973.761.4357
www.southorange.org
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South Orange Village
Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request
Tracking # OPRA-2025-00982
Dear Requestor,
This email is in regards to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request
received on .
The OPRA request seeks access to the following:
A South Orange police officer stopped an individual who was riding a
bicycle in the Tuxedo Park area of South Orange for the municipal
ordinance violations of riding a bicycle without a helmet and for riding a
bicycle on the sidewalk. During the encounter, the officer was able to
determine that the individual had in his possession several stolen
packages from Montrose Avenue, South Centre Street, and Centre Street. The
individual also admitted to stealing the packages. He was identified as
Mr. Maurice V. Booker-Crank of Irvington. He was charged with 4 counts of
theft of packages, as well as possession of a controlled dangerous
substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Currently, your request fails to identify with reasonable clarity the
specific government records sought, as is required by Bent v. Stafford
Police Department, 381 N.J.Super. 30, 37 (App. Div. 2005). At this time,
we request clarification of your OPRA request.
Please note the following comment(s):
Redacted incident report is attached to this request. Body camera video
will require redaction and as such, a special service fee will apply. Fee
letter is also attached to this request.
This is an automated email notification, please do not reply. Contact the
custodian by email at [2][South Orange Village request email], or by phone at
(973) 378-7715, quote the tracking number above, and identify the specific
government records sought so that we may process your request. Failure to
provide clarification of your request will result in the closure of this
OPRA request.
Please be advised that the seven (7) business day deadline to respond to
your request begins again from the day after the Custodian of Records
receives your clarification.
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 South Orange Village 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 Essex County.
Sincerely,
Ojetti Davis
Village Clerk
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Good Afternoon,
In regards to your OPRA submitted on September 4, 2025, a Special Service
Fee Letter sent to you on September 4, 2025. We have not received a response
from you regarding this matter and the OPRA is still open. If you no longer
wish to move forward with this request please let us know and we will close
the OPRA.
Best Regards,
Joycelyn E. White
Deputy Village Clerk
76 South Orange Ave, Suite 302
South Orange, Essex County
New Jersey 07079
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Dear Joycelyn White,
Thank you very much for getting back to me. I'm sorry I didn't reply earlier... I didn't see this until now. Is there a time limit for me to go ahead with this request? I am mulling it over. Please advise. I look forward to hearing back from you. Have a great day.
Yours sincerely,
Ghettomerica
Good Morning,
You have ten days from the date of the letter to respond.
I can give you until Monday, September 29, 2025; to let us know how you
would like to proceed.
Best Regards,
Joycelyn E. White
Deputy Village Clerk
76 South Orange Ave, Suite 302
South Orange, Essex County
New Jersey 07079
P 973.378.7715 ext 7726 | F 973.761.4357
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Dear Joycelyn White,
Good morning and sorry for the delay in communication. I would like to go forward, pay the special fees and acquire the body cam footage/ incident report etc. Please let me know what you need from me or what I need to do next. Obviously I'd like to send in payment. Please advise and thank you for all your time and effort thus far. Have a great day.
Yours sincerely,
Ghettomerica
Thank you for the update.
To move forward, please return the signed Special Service Fee letter along
with a check made payable to “The Township of South Orange” for 50% of the
total fee. You may either drop it off at our office or mail it to the
following address:
76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 302
South Orange, NJ 07079
Please see the attached letter for your reference.
Joycelyn E. White
Deputy Village Clerk
Best Regards,
76 South Orange Ave, Suite 302
South Orange, Essex County
New Jersey 07079
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Dear Joycelyn White,
I have remitted at least 50% of the requested amount via money order, as instructed. Kindly confirm receipt at your earliest convenience. Thank you very much for your assistance and patience in this matter. Wishing you a pleasant day.
Yours sincerely,
Ghettomerica
Good Morning,
Thank you for the update, we will look out for the money order.
Best,
Joycelyn E. White
Deputy Village Clerk
76 South Orange Ave, Suite 302
South Orange, Essex County
New Jersey 07079
P 973.378.7715 ext. 7726 | F 973.761.4357
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Good afternoon,
The requested footage is now ready. We will need to receive the remaining
balance of $128.50 before it can be released. Once payment is received, we
will email you the footage.
Best regards,
Joycelyn E. White
Deputy Village Clerk
76 South Orange Ave, Suite 302
South Orange, Essex County
New Jersey 07079
P 973.378.7715 ext. 7726 | F 973.761.4357
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Dear Joycelyn White,
Thank you for reaching out to let me know it’s ready. I’ve mailed a money order for the remaining amount. Please confirm receipt once it arrives. Thank you for all your help throughout this process. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Ghettomerica
Thank you, I will let you know once we receive it.
Have a great weekend.
Joycelyn E. White
Deputy Village Clerk
76 South Orange Ave, Suite 302
South Orange, Essex County
New Jersey 07079
P 973.378.7715 ext. 7726 | F 973.761.4357
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Good Afternoon,
Please be advised that we received the more order for the remainder of the
special service fee.
I will instruct the police department to send you the body camera footage.
Best,
Joycelyn E. White
Deputy Village Clerk
76 South Orange Ave, Suite 302
South Orange, Essex County
New Jersey 07079
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Good Afternoon,
Please confirm if we can use the email address
[email address]; to send the requested footage.
Best Regards,
Joycelyn E. White
Deputy Village Clerk
76 South Orange Ave, Suite 302
South Orange, Essex County
New Jersey 07079
P 973.378.7715 ext. 7726 | F 973.761.4357
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South Orange Village
Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request
Tracking # OPRA-2025-00982
Dear Ghettomerica Ghettomerica,
This email is in regards to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request
received on 09/04/2025.
The OPRA request sought access to the following:
A South Orange police officer stopped an individual who was riding a
bicycle in the Tuxedo Park area of South Orange for the municipal
ordinance violations of riding a bicycle without a helmet and for riding a
bicycle on the sidewalk. During the encounter, the officer was able to
determine that the individual had in his possession several stolen
packages from Montrose Avenue, South Centre Street, and Centre Street. The
individual also admitted to stealing the packages. He was identified as
Mr. Maurice V. Booker-Crank of Irvington. He was charged with 4 counts of
theft of packages, as well as possession of a controlled dangerous
substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
1.) All body cam and dash cam footage from all officers involved.
2.) Incident Report
This email is being sent to fulfill your request, which is being deemed
closed as of 11/20/2025. Please note the comment(s) below and find
attached document(s), if available, to satisfy the request.
Department Assigned Status Comments
Police Department Fulfilled Redacted incident report is attached to this
request. Body camera video will require
redaction and as such, a special service fee
will apply. Fee letter is also attached to
this request.
Clerk`s Office Assigned In regards to the the special service fee
letter, the fee has been completed.
This is an automated email notification, please do not reply. If you have
any questions about
this request please contact us at (973) 378-7715 and quote the tracking
number above.
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 South Orange Village 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 Essex County.
Sincerely,
Ojetti Davis
Village Clerk
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