Request for Body Cam Footage of Chongya Weldon Arrest
| Tracking # |
PDFOIO-2025-558 |
| Submitted | Feb. 25, 2025 |
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From: Harun
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
Incident Details for Footage Retrieval:
Date: September 20, 2024
Individual Involved: Chongya Weldon
Incident Summary: Officers arrested Weldon at her home following allegations that she threw water on a plant shop owner on September 14, 2024. Bodycam footage reportedly captures the interaction between officers and Weldon, including her objections to the arrest and accusations that officers used excessive force. Weldon was charged with resisting an officer.
I am requesting copies of all body-worn camera footage from officers who:
Responded to Weldon’s residence on September 20, 2024.
Interacted with Weldon during her arrest.
Transported Weldon following her arrest.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Harun
From: Champaign Police Department
Dear Requestor,
Thank you for submitting a request for records on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Your request reference number is Request Number: PDFOIO-2025-558 and your security key is CD90AFDA.
Please have both reference numbers available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.
Your request will be directed to the appropriate department for processing.
For standard requests a response will be provided within 5 business days (excluding holidays). Commercial requests will receive a response within 21 business days (excluding holidays).
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DescriptionTo Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records: Incident Details for Footage Retrieval: Date: September 20, 2024 Individual Involved: Chongya Weldon Incident Summary: Officers arrested Weldon at her home following allegations that she threw water on a plant shop owner on September 14, 2024. Bodycam footage reportedly captures the interaction between officers and Weldon, including her objections to the arrest and accusations that officers used excessive force. Weldon was charged with resisting an officer. I am requesting copies of all body-worn camera footage from officers who: Responded to Weldon’s residence on September 20, 2024. Interacted with Weldon during her arrest. Transported Weldon following her arrest. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Harun Upload documents directly: https://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=u001.nrfdmL-2B1UhWpB4V2ArB2sZFAmI7Y4HWGs-2BWx9jsgf-2F62Sdngj-2BJhZJFcDgisq1ATSfe4x5vvE-2BESE-2B3LJAYSMQJWganAqj1UMVDzVLoAiqDkPCveA0aNRObUc-2FHoWXBGy3iDsZSGbckfBOqPEaIutr1s2dHvy0lnzK7Xh9RaN0jaOwgHZ3-2BoihCsTqawRm-2Bt3v9ibWHA3-2BqfBUlkXn5owwTicF2ut0IgVmR3B8550F92yK4YxPMkAOkwNGJTbl9u43c3L2WwCcclvX67LWUooqe3U8ZVg0dNZpY20zTyuKB9olaf0K8HlJDYnu3cGUcP7BXnhnIjkBYwIEc8x09mopgw9TRk6c9g7UIDeyBcAidke0G8hDBCkCIkoUoxDCy8VDMoF4vd1bZXP31unhDHlW-2FBiW81HnaVPkgTUlWrvpO4cILyCB7mBkOQAfTEKE-2Frj0HMXlUJ3UIbPioebUIZq8PEDsiDRC5KJ7aC1FDbvLQnLNalANlL4FOuPG7I3uMXVD9-2BKUZs6D0QJWB0Rq0yI6cemcEA1FXywEkkCKoFCvQ-3DFcUi_H7iknUZbh7wNqYUv-2F1NLGtvzjdMUduxUsLgWmVubV2HwrY-2FPuN6nZqRi-2F5Y7Dia-2B4LHwG5fz0JGtB5CsEyDoZCHRwWzNJhzdB4PXFM4OngQ5ddh-2F6oDZbcAdkhS1DgsPMJBieha0PpgNFPX54bu1XcFDqS0Ri83ft8eLoiUHxVZPtH5LRJO7eZVeOzQf7pZX39QTcHgeIK-2BjjIkjCT6amgCbF-2FypUhbMyRnytfNyZQfqNGDWwNZPdhbvrIr5No9GPL1O-2BiZ0-2B6qxeQoIdAZEjGb09dUHIk4qBbL89TgBahayeXIhChrnMLHeZt3-2FGWw7
Sincerely,
Champaign Police Department
FOIO Police
82 E. University Ave.
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-4545
foiopolice@champaignil.gov
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From: Champaign Police Department
Dear Requestor,
Request PDFOIO-2025-558 has been completed. Please click on the request link below to download the responsive records.
Request Number: PDFOIO-2025-558
You have a right to request review of this response by the Illinois Public Access Counselor:
Public Access Bureau
Office of the Attorney General
500 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois, 62706
877-299-3642
public.access@ilag.gov
If you choose to file a Request for Review with the PAC, you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of this denial letter. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a)
You may also file suit for injunctive or declaratory relief in the Circuit Court of Champaign County, Illinois. 5 ILCS 140/11.
Sincerely,
Champaign Police Department
FOIO Police
82 E. University Ave.
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-4545
foiopolice@champaignil.gov
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From: Harun
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Harun