Public Records Request – April 29, 2023 DUI Arrest of Deputy Jonathon Michael Lane

To Whom It May Concern:

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

I request access to and copies of all records related to the arrest of Deputy Jonathon Michael Lane on April 29, 2023, in Ramrod Key, Monroe County, Florida. Deputy Lane, 27, was found off-duty and asleep at the wheel of his personal vehicle at a gas station around 2 a.m. He was subsequently arrested for DUI and placed on administrative leave without pay pending an Internal Affairs investigation.

I am requesting the following records related to this incident:

All available body-worn camera footage from deputies involved in the response and arrest of Deputy Jonathon Michael Lane.
All available dashboard camera (dashcam) footage from patrol vehicles present at the scene.
The complete incident and arrest reports, including all officer narratives, supplemental reports, and witness statements.
All 911 call recordings and dispatch logs related to this incident, including radio communications and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) reports.
Any photographs taken by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office during or after the arrest, including images of the suspect, his vehicle, and the scene.
The full arrest affidavits and any related charging documents filed in this case.
Any internal reviews, use-of-force reports, or investigations conducted by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office regarding this incident.
Any press releases, social media posts, or official statements made by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office regarding this incident.
The primary goal of this request is to serve the public interest by making these records publicly accessible. While I acknowledge that I may also generate revenue from disseminating these materials, the request primarily aims to enhance transparency regarding this law enforcement incident.

I request a waiver of fees associated with fulfilling this request, as disclosure of the requested information will contribute to public understanding of law enforcement practices and actions. However, if a full fee waiver is not possible, please inform me of the estimated costs in advance. Additionally, if fees can be reduced or eliminated by excluding certain records, please specify which records those would be.

Please provide the records in an electronic format if available. If any portions of this request are denied, please cite the specific legal exemption(s) and provide a redacted version of the document where applicable.

I appreciate your time and assistance in this matter.

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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