FOIA Request to Ashland County Sheriff’s Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The information requested includes various data points such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of the crime, and date of the crime.
The Sconi emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver for this information due to their status as a media organization. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information 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.
