Public Records Request – Records Pertaining to the Arrest of Nicholas Jones on May 5, 2019

Dear Police News: Your public records request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Florida Statute 119.  Your request, received on 3/16/2025, was given the reference number R030203-031625 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

I hereby request copies of all records related to the arrest of Nicholas Jones on May 5, 2019, in St. Johns County, Florida. This incident involved Mr. Jones allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and subsequently calling 911 to report and boast about the incident, leading to his arrest.

1. **Incident and Arrest Reports:**
- The complete incident report, arrest report, and any supplementary narratives authored by the responding deputies concerning this event.
- Any written statements provided by Mr. Jones during the incident or subsequent arrest process.

2. **Audio and Video Recordings:**
- All available dashcam and body-worn camera footage capturing the initial traffic stop, pursuit, arrest, and any interactions with Mr. Jones.
- Audio recordings of 911 calls, including the call made by Mr. Jones, radio communications, and dispatch logs related to this incident.

3. **Evidence Documentation:**
- Records detailing any evidence collected during the investigation, including descriptions of items found in Mr. Jones's vehicle at the time of arrest.
- Inventory logs of any items seized from the vehicle or from Mr. Jones at the time of arrest.

4. **Internal Communications and Reports:**
- Internal memos, emails, or communications within the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office pertaining to this incident.
- Any reports or assessments generated as a result of this incident, including procedural reviews or evaluations.

I request that these records be provided in electronic format, if available, to facilitate prompt and efficient processing.

**Fee Disclosure and Request for Estimate:**
I acknowledge that this request is being made for commercial purposes. Therefore, I am prepared to incur any applicable fees associated with the processing of this request. To manage costs effectively, I kindly ask that you provide an itemized estimate of the anticipated fees prior to fulfilling the request. If certain documents can be excluded to reduce costs, please inform me so that I can make an informed decision on how to proceed.

If any portion of this request is denied or if specific documents are withheld, please cite the specific statutory exemption that justifies the refusal. Additionally, if certain records are only partially exempt, I request that the non-exempt portions be disclosed after appropriate redaction, as stipulated by the Florida Public Records Act.

Please confirm receipt of this request and provide an estimated timeline for its fulfillment.

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,

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1. If you have requested body camera footage, these requests can be lengthy and will cost a minimum average of $80 but could cost several hundred dollars due to many factors:
* How long was the law enforcement encounter?
* How many deputies were on scene?
* How much redaction will be required for public release?
2. If you have requested only paper documentation, these do not require a charge unless the report is length or requires significant redaction.
3. Florida Statute 119 does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
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Re: Public Records Request of March 16, 2025. Reference #: R030203-031625
Dear Police News:
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office received your records request dated March 16, 2025. 2757 Hits. Without a timeframe or case/CAD number excessive number of emails populate. Please advise if this should be exported or if we can refine the search with a timeframe and case/CAD number.
Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please respond to this email.
Thank you.
Sincerely, St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Records Department