FDLE investigation of Cheryl Weimar assault

CJ Ciaramella filed this request with the Department of Law Enforcement of Florida.
Tracking #

PRR-2022-974

Status
Rejected

From: CJ Ciaramella

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

- All reports and findings submitted to the Marion County State's Attorney regarding the alleged assault on August 21, 2019, of former FDOC inmate Cheryl Weimar by former FDOC officers Ryan Dionne and Keith Turner.

According to ABC Action News, the FDLE submitted the results of its investigation of the incident in November 2021: https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/officers-accused-of-inmate-beating-which-left-woman-paralyzed-not-charged-nearly-3-years-later

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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

CJ Ciaramella

From: Department of Law Enforcement

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

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From: Department of Law Enforcement

Dear CJ Ciaramella:
RE: Public Records Request Confirmation Receipt, FDLE Docket No. PRR-2022-974

This email serves to confirm receipt of your public records request. If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE's Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthy due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. A copy of the FDLE Guide to Public Records is attached for your review.

Please be advised that FDLE may not be the custodian of all of the records you requested. FDLE is not the custodian of all State of Florida criminal incident-related records for every state and local criminal justice agency.

Please feel free to contact us if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable may be found on our website http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx.
We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

If you have questions concerning your request, please contact us at (850) 410-7676 or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, and please include your "PRR" docket number we've provided above.

Sincerely,

Office of General Counsel
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Post Office Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489

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From: Department of Law Enforcement

Dear CJ Ciaramella:

RE: Public Records Request Response, FDLE Docket No. PRR-2022-974
Request for all reports and findings submitted to the Marion County State's Attorney regarding the alleged assault on August 21, 2019, of former FDOC inmate Cheryl Weimar by former FDOC officers Ryan Dionne and Keith Turner

Thank you for your inquiry. Searches were conducted through FDLE's files for records based on the information you provided in your public records request. However, the records you requested are active criminal intelligence information and active criminal investigative information and are currently exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Section §119.071(2)(c)1. Therefore, you may wish to submit your request at a later date.

Your public records request, PRR-2022-974, is now closed.

If you have questions concerning your request, please contact us at (850) 410-7676 or PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us.

Sincerely,

Office of General Counsel
Florida Department of Law Enforcement

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this e-mail transmission from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. It is intended for the sole use of the person (s) or entity named. If you are not the intended recipient of this transmission, the dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this information may constitute a violation of §119, F. S. and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately.