East Central Reporter

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office in Illinois by East Central Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks comprehensive arrest records for the year 2023, spanning from January 1 to December 31. The information requested includes various data points such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, details such as booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime are also sought.

The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals who aim to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. As part of this endeavor, East Central Reporter has requested a fee waiver citing their role in news dissemination. They have also highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.

For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy and its mission to inform the American electorate by leveraging transparency laws, visit their website at 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.