FOIA Request to Montmorency County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Montmorency County Sheriff’s Office by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data points include the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, information such as booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime are also requested.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their responsibilities to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The requester has also indicated that they are a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
Great Lakes Wire has requested that the information be provided in electronic format and has asked for a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional. They have expressed willingness to address any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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.
