Georgia Open Records Request – Records Pertaining to the Incident Involving Marcel T. on June 3, 2021

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Form Name: Open Records Request
Date & Time: 03/16/2025 11:26 PM
Response #: 61092
Submitter ID: 91509
IP address: 162.210.194.2
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Georgia Open Records Act
Online Open Records Request Form
APD Open Records Unit | 226 Peachtree St SW | Atlanta, Ga. 30303
Phone (404) 546-7448| Fax (404) 653-7987


1.
Requestor Contact Information


First Name Police

Last Name News

Company N/A

Address MuckRock News DEPT MR 183238 263 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115

Phone Number (617) 299-1832

Fax Number Not answered

Email Address requests@muckrock.com


2.
Requested Document(s)

[  ] 911 Recording [  ] Incident Report(s) [  ] Accident Report(s) [  ] Calls for Service List
[  ] CAD Report [  ] Crime Statistics [  ] Personnel File [  ] Disciplinary Files (OPS)
[  ] Photographs [  ] Bodycam video [  ] Traffic Camera Video [  ] License and Permits
[×] Other


3.
Detailed Information


Case Number(s): Not answered

Incident Date/Date Range Not answered

Type of Call Not answered

Time (AM/PM) Not answered

Location of Incident Not answered

Phone number call was made from Not answered
[  ] Court case pending?

Additional Information To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting access to records related to the incident involving Marcel T., 28, on June 3, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. The incident occurred during a nighttime traffic stop for a broken taillight, during which Mr. T. attempted to flee, resulting in an officer being dragged alongside the moving minivan for approximately 50 yards before breaking free. The officer sustained cuts and a broken wrist. The suspect was subsequently apprehended at gunpoint after a pursuit.

Incident Details:

Date: June 3, 2021
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Individual: Marcel T., 28
Summary: During a traffic stop for a broken taillight, Mr. T. attempted to flee while an officer's arm was caught
in the vehicle's window, dragging the officer approximately 50 yards. The officer sustained injuries, including cuts and a broken wrist. Following a pursuit, Mr. T. was apprehended at gunpoint and claimed he panicked.
Requested Records:

Body-Worn Camera Footage:

All video and audio recordings from officers present during the incident, from the initiation of the traffic stop to the conclusion of the encounter.
Footage capturing the interaction between the officer and Mr. T., including the moment the officer was dragged and the subsequent apprehension.
Dash Camera Footage:

Any available recordings from patrol vehicles at the scene, particularly those capturing the initial traffic stop, the dragging incident, and the pursuit.
Incident and Arrest Reports:

Complete incident reports detailing the events leading to Mr. T.'s
arrest.
Arrest reports and any supplementary narratives by responding officers.
Use of Force Reports:

Documentation of any use of force by officers during the incident, including justifications and assessments.
911 Call Records:

Any available dispatch audio or transcripts related to the police response.
Fee Waiver Request: The primary goal of this request is to serve the public interest by making the information publicly accessible. I acknowledge that I may also generate revenue from its dissemination; if a full fee waiver is not possible, please inform me of the estimated costs in advance, and let me know if fees can be reduced or eliminated by removing specific items from the request, specifying which if so.

Please provide the requested records in electronic format, if available. If any records are withheld or redacted, kindly specify the
reasons and the applicable exemptions under the law.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response within the timeframe prescribed by the Georgia Open Records Act.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Police Cam News

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Please direct questions to the Open Records Office by calling (404) 546-7448 or by visiting www.atlantapd.org. Please be advised that pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-18-71 a research fee not to exceed the hourly rate of the lowest paid, full time employee capable of researching the requested information may be associated with your request. In addition, there may be a cost of $0.10 per page for copies and $1.00 per disc or tape used for your request. Documents and materials will be emailed to the contact email address provided unless otherwise specified by the requestor. You will be contacted when your information is ready.
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Thank you,
Atlanta Police Department
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Hello,

For any future request from the Open Records Unit, please use openrecords-police@atlantaga.gov.
If you are a member of the media, please use apd-publicaffairs@atlantaga.gov.

Thank you,
Senior Police Officer R. Stanionis
Atlanta Police Department
Public Affairs Unit

Hello,

We cannot search for incidents using nicknames and abbreviations. Please provide either the full first and last name of the subject you are inquiring on, a physical address, or official APD case number.

Thank You.