FOIA Request to Arenac County Sheriff’s Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request for public records was sent to the Arenac County Sheriff’s Department under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. The request, made by Great Lakes Wire, seeks comprehensive data on all arrests made in the year 2023. The information requested includes various details about each arrestee such as name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, it requests booking ID numbers, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations and dates of those crimes.
The requester is seeking this information in an electronic format to facilitate ease of access and analysis. As a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Great Lakes Wire emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in public institutions. The organization has also requested a fee waiver based on its role in disseminating information to the public.
Great Lakes Wire is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about their mission can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
