Great Lakes Wire

FOIA Request to Missaukee County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Missaukee County Sheriff's Office by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, dated September 24, 2025, seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

The requested data includes detailed information such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), and citizenship status. Additionally, the request asks for booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations of crimes, and dates when these crimes occurred.

The FOIA request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for journalistic purposes. It highlights that such access is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency in governmental actions. The requester also seeks a fee waiver under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., citing their role as a media professional.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More information about this organization can be found at 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.