Request for Bodycam and Arrest Records – March 27, 2025 Arrest of Samuel Davila in Mexia, TX
Submitted | March 28, 2025 |
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From: Christopher Udeani
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am requesting any and all records related to the March 27, 2025 arrest of Samuel Davila in Mexia, Texas. According to public reporting, Mexia Police responded to a location on Willow Street to serve an active warrant for unlawful carrying of a weapon. Davila reportedly attempted to flee on foot before being arrested and transported to Limestone County Jail.
Specifically, I request access to the following records:
Body-worn camera footage from all responding officers
Any dash camera footage if a patrol vehicle was involved
Arrest report(s) and incident narrative(s)
Dispatch call logs or radio communications
Use of force reports or any related supplemental materials
Booking or intake information available from Mexia PD
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Christopher Udeani
From: Mexia Texas
Rejected
From: Mexia Texas
Good morning,
The record your requesting, needs to be made with the Mexia Police Department, not City Hall. Also, we have a records request form that needs to be filled out & returned with proper identification prior to receiving the record. If I can assist you further, please feel free to reach out.
Best Regards,
M.Palermo
Office Manager/Records Manager
Mexia Police Department
(254) 562-4154 ext. 104
FAX (254) 562-3763
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