FOIA Request to Midland County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Great Lakes Wire to the Midland County Sheriff’s Office in Michigan. The request seeks comprehensive arrest records for the entire year of 2023. The requested data includes detailed information about each arrestee, such as their name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, the request asks for booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations and dates of crimes.
The FOIA request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are responsible for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester has also asked for a fee waiver citing their role in disseminating information to the public.
The individual submitting this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
