Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests from McLean County and the City of Bloomington
Below are the actual requests submitted to McLean County and the City of Bloomington on September 6, 2011 in reference to the photo arrays, leads and reward monies distributed. The responses are listed at the bottom of this page.
#1
Dear FOIA Coordinator:
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. subsection 552, I am requesting information or records on the investigation(s) in reference to the following criminal cases:
-Case Number 1999CF001017 for SUSAN ANNETTE POWELL
-Case Number 1999CF001016 for JAMES CHRISTOPHER SNOW
-Original Case No: C91-002150
REQUESTED INFORMATION:
Reference Materials
Police Supplemental Case Report No: C91-002150
Case Report Date: 04/01/91
Assigned Investigator: Illegible
Items Requested
-Copies of complete photo arrays presented to both witnesses named in the police report, to specifically include "mug numbers" BP6345 and BP6558, identified by witnesses in the police report.
-Documentation, including but not limited to, police reports, notes, interviews (written and/or recorded), statements, and all documentation related to the follow up investigation by police on the subjects identified by witnesses in the photo array viewing session, to specifically include documentation on how these suspects were cleared.
For your convenience, a copy of the above referenced police report can be downloaded here: http://freejamiesnow.com/docs/PR_MartinezID1.pdf
If there are any fees for searching for, reviewing, or copying the records, please notify me before processing.
If you deny all or any part of this request, please cite each specific exemption you think justifies your refusal to release the information and notify me of appeal procedures available under the law.
Sincerely,
Tammy Alexander
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#2
Dear FOIA Coordinator:
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. subsection 552, I am requesting information or records on the investigation(s) in reference to the following criminal cases:
-Case Number 1999CF001017 for SUSAN ANNETTE POWELL
-Case Number 1999CF001016 for JAMES CHRISTOPHER SNOW
-Original Case No: C91-002150
REQUESTED INFORMATION:
Reference Materials
Police Supplemental Case Report No: C91-002150
Case Report Date: 06/21/91
Assigned Investigator: Det. R. Thomas 2267
Items Requested
-Copies of "LEAD #38-A and #116-A" reports/items referenced on pg. 3 of this police report. Lead also references the interview for the requested leads were performed by Detective Sgt Irvin in reference to this case.
For your convenience, a copy of the above referenced police report can be downloaded here: http://freejamiesnow.com/docs/PR_linup062191.pdf
If there are any fees for searching for, reviewing, or copying the records, please notify me before processing.
If you deny all or any part of this request, please cite each specific exemption you think justifies your refusal to release the information and notify me of appeal procedures available under the law.
Sincerely,
Tammy Alexander
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#3
Dear FOIA Coordinator:
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. subsection 552, I am requesting information or records on the investigation(s) in reference to the following criminal cases:
-Case Number 1999CF001017 for SUSAN ANNETTE POWELL
-Case Number 1999CF001016 for JAMES CHRISTOPHER SNOW
-Original Case No: C91-002150
REQUESTED INFORMATION:
Reference Materials
Police Supplemental Case Report No: C91-002150
Case Report Date: 10/22/91
Assigned Investigator: C Crowe 0088
Items Requested
-Copies of complete photo arrays "Book One and Book Two of pictures in the named case" presented to witness named in the police report, to specifically include "Picture A" and "Picture O" as identified by witnesses in the police report.
-Documentation, including but not limited to, police reports, notes, interviews (written and/or recorded), statements, and all documentation related to the follow up investigation by police on the subjects identified by witnesses in the photo array viewing session, to specifically include documentation on how these suspects were cleared.
For your convenience, a copy of the above referenced police report can be downloaded here: http://freejamiesnow.com/docs/PR_MartinezID2.pdf
If there are any fees for searching for, reviewing, or copying the records, please notify me before processing.
If you deny all or any part of this request, please cite each specific exemption you think justifies your refusal to release the information and notify me of appeal procedures available under the law.
Sincerely,
Tammy Alexander
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#4
Dear FOIA Coordinator:
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. subsection 552, I am requesting information or records on the investigation(s) in reference to the following criminal cases:
-Case Number 1999CF001017 for SUSAN ANNETTE POWELL
-Case Number 1999CF001016 for JAMES CHRISTOPHER SNOW
-Original Case No: C91-002150
REQUESTED INFORMATION:
Reference Materials
Police Supplemental Case Report No: C91-002150
Case Report Date: 11/03/93
Assigned Investigator: C Crowe
Items Requested
-Copies of complete photo arrays "Book One Pictures--A through ZZZZ" and "Book Two Pictures--A-1 through F-2" presented to witness named in the police report.
For your convenience, a copy of the above referenced police report can be downloaded here: http://freejamiesnow.com/docs/PR_MartinezID3.pdf
If there are any fees for searching for, reviewing, or copying the records, please notify me before processing.
If you deny all or any part of this request, please cite each specific exemption you think justifies your refusal to release the information and notify me of appeal procedures available under the law.
Sincerely,
Tammy Alexander
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#5
Dear FOIA Coordinator:
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. subsection 552, I am requesting information or records on the investigation(s) in reference to the following criminal cases:
-Case Number 1999CF001017 for SUSAN ANNETTE POWELL
-Case Number 1999CF001016 for JAMES CHRISTOPHER SNOW
-Original Case No: C91-002150
REQUESTED INFORMATION:
Reference Materials
Case Number 1999CF001017 for SUSAN ANNETTE POWELL
Case Number 1999CF001016 for JAMES CHRISTOPHER SNOW
Original Case No: C91-002150
Items Requested
-Copies of any and all documentation related to the distribution of reward monies related to case numbers: 1999CF001017 and 1999CF001016 to specifically include:
-Reward approval date
-Approving agency (Crimestoppers or private/anonymous donor(s))
-Reward distribution date
-Names of reward recipients
-Related lead sheet documentation
If there are any fees for searching for, reviewing, or copying the records, please notify me before processing.
If you deny all or any part of this request, please cite each specific exemption you think justifies your refusal to release the information and notify me of appeal procedures available under the law.
Sincerely,
Tammy Alexander
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Original requests submitted to BPD and McLean County on September 6, 2011. The
press release can be viewed here: http://www.freejamiesnow.com/pr_foia.htm
(09/08/11)
1st Response - McLean County: Received a response from McLean Co. Sherriff's office. The
request was passed to them for some crazy reason. I asked that she send it to the McLean Co. clerks office. She was very nice and said she would do that, and also that she would send the response in writing - which she did: http://www.freejamiesnow.com/docs/FOIArequest_firstresponse.pdf
(09/09/11)
2nd Response - McLean County: Response from McLean Co. Circuit Clerks office. Mr. Everhart informed me that the circuit clerk does not fall under the purview of FOIA. That said, he did mention that records were open to view in person according to the Clerk of Courts Act 705 ILCS 105/16(6), and I could view them there. I informed him that I tried to view them
there on Nov. 5th, 2010, and was denied access. He responded that he "personally contacted the assistant state's attorney" regarding my request. And that it would also be forwarded back to the FOIA Coordinator for redistribution. Here's the email thread:
http://www.freejamiesnow.com/docs/foiarequest_secondresponse.pdf
(09/13/11)
1st Response - Bloomington Police Department: BPD FOIA Response (finally). They have
requested for more time to gather documents and/or decide how to respond appropriately (Sep. 21). Official response here: http://www.freejamiesnow.com/docs/BPD_FOIA_Extension.pdf
(09/16/11)
3rd Response - McLean County: After not hearing back from McLean County, I followed up on
the request. The response was a request for an extension of time (Oct 17), the reason listed: "There is a need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another public body having a substantial interest in the determination or in the subject matter of the request. Official response and email coorespondence here:
http://www.freejamiesnow.com/docs/foiarequest_thirdresponse.pdf
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