John Albert Gardner III Interrogation Footage
| Tracking # |
S000553-020925 |
| Submitted | Feb. 8, 2025 |
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From: Mahad Mohammed
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
I would like to ask for the interrogation tape of John Albert Gardner III who was interviewed by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Additionally, I also ask for Chelsea King' crime scene reports from February 25th 2010
and any recordings of 911 calls that are accessible.
as well as any additional case-related investigative materials. Thanks Mahad
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Mahad Mohammed
From: San Diego County Sheriff's Department
Dear Mahad Mohammed:
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on February 09, 2025.
You requested the following information from the Law Enforcement Services Bureau:
Category of Record: Other
Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
I would like to ask for the interrogation tape of John Albert Gardner III who was interviewed by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Additionally, I also ask for Chelsea King' crime scene reports from February 25th 2010
and any recordings of 911 calls that are accessible.
as well as any additional case-related investigative materials. Thanks Mahad
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Mahad Mohammed
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Your request was received and given the reference number S000553-020925 for tracking purposes. You will receive a response to your request on or before February 20, 2025.
Sincerely, San Diego County Sheriff's Office
From: San Diego County Sheriff's Department
RE: Public Records Request of February 09, 2025, Reference # S000553-020925
Dear Mahad Mohammed,
On February 09, 2025, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office received your request for records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA).
Pursuant to Government Code section 7922.535(c), "The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.", the Sheriff's Office is extending the response by 14 days. You will receive the Sheriff's Office response no later than March 06, 2025.
Sincerely,
Cecilia Stone San Diego County Sheriff's Office
From: San Diego County Sheriff's Department
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RE: Public Records Request of February 09, 2025, Reference # S000553-020925
Dear Mahad Mohammed,
On February 09, 2025, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office received your request for records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA) wherein you requested the following: A copy of the interrogation tape of John Albert Gardner III, a copy of the Chelsea King crime scene reports from February 25, 2010, any recordings of 911 calls that are accessible, and any additional case-related investigation materials.
Some of the records you have requested are exempt from disclosure and are not provided in the responsive documents being disclosed to you.
Your request is denied pursuant to Government Code section 7923.600. Records of a law enforcement investigation, or any investigatory or security files compiled by a law enforcement agency are exempt from
disclosure. Cal. Gov't. Code § 7923.600; Haynie v. Superior Court, 26 Cal. 4th 1061, 1071-72 (2001).
Pursuant to Government Code section 7923.615, the Sheriff's Department is providing you with the Press Releases and photographs that were previously released to the media and/or public.
Responsive records are available in the Records Request System. Please log in to your online account and retrieve the records.
Your request is now closed.
Sincerely,
Cecilia Stone
Sheriff's Operations Supervisor
Sheriff's Records Division San Diego County Sheriff's Office
