East Central Reporter

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

The East Central Reporter has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office in Illinois. The request seeks comprehensive data on all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested information includes several specific data points such as the arrestee's name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, details like booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location and date of the crime are also sought.

The East Central Reporter emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization argues that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In light of this role, they have requested a fee waiver under the provisions available for media professionals.

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 FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on 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.