Shawn Becker, Sheriff at Wood County Sheriff's Department | Wood County Sheriff's Department
Shawn Becker, Sheriff at Wood County Sheriff's Department | Wood County Sheriff's Department
FOIA Request to Wood County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Wood County Sheriff's Department by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs. The request 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, and citizenship status. Additionally, it requests the booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of the crime, and date of the crime. This extensive list aims to provide a thorough understanding of arrest activities within the specified period.
The Sconi emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver for accessing these records due to its status as a media entity. Furthermore, 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 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.
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