The Sconi

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

The requested information includes detailed data points such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, the request seeks booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations of crimes, and dates of crimes. This extensive list aims to provide a thorough understanding of arrest activities within Manitowoc County for the specified period.

The Sconi has emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. They have requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and have also applied for a fee waiver 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 governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.

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.