A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Moultrie County Sheriff's Office in Illinois on January 7, 2025. The request, made by the Macon Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to all arrest records from the year 2024.
The specific details requested include the arrestee's name, date of arrest, gender, race, date of birth, and the crime committed. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
As a media organization, we at Macon Reporter believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We have therefore requested a fee waiver as a media professional in line with our role in disseminating information.
We will continue to follow up on this request and provide updates as they become available.
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