Metro East Sun

FOIA Request to Jersey County Sheriff Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Jersey County Sheriff Department by Metro East Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive 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 points include the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location and date of the crime.

The request emphasizes the importance of these records for fulfilling journalistic responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Metro East Sun has also requested a fee waiver for this information based on their role as a media organization. Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.

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.