Wayne Strawn, Sheriff at Marshall County | https://www.linkedin.com/
Wayne Strawn, Sheriff at Marshall County | https://www.linkedin.com/
FOIA Request to Marshall County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office in Illinois by a representative from Peoria Standard. The request seeks comprehensive data on all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested information includes various data points such as the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship of the arrestees. Additionally, it asks for booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations and dates of crimes.
The requester is affiliated with Peoria Standard and emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within governmental institutions. They also mention their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional.
Furthermore, the requestor is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
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