Chad Howard, Sheriff at Perry County Sheriff's Office | https://perrycountyil.gov/
Chad Howard, Sheriff at Perry County Sheriff's Office | https://perrycountyil.gov/
FOIA Request to Perry County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Perry County Sheriff's Office in Illinois by SW Illinois News. The request, dated September 24, 2025, seeks comprehensive arrest records for the entire year of 2023. The requested data includes a variety of details about each arrest made during this period.
The specific information sought includes the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, the request asks for booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types and locations of crimes committed, and dates when these crimes occurred.
The requester emphasized the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They also noted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
The email also mentioned a request for a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media. More information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy 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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