FOIA Request for Case-Related Materials - Brian Rodriguez-Sigala
| Tracking # |
20250181 20250181 - 21-2441 20250162 |
| Submitted | Jan. 13, 2025 |
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From: david yupa
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am writing to formally request access to public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, I am requesting any and all records and materials related to the case of
Suspect Name: Brian Rodriguez-Sigala
Description/Headline: Sparks man sentenced to 70 years in prison for 2021 murder
Link of the Article: https://mynews4.com/news/local/sparks-man-sentenced-to-70-years-in-prison-for-2021-murder-crime-safety
State: Sparks Nevada
Law Enforcement: Sparks Police Department
included but not limited to the following:
Documents:
Incident reports
Investigation reports
Officer statements
Witness statements
Any other relevant case files
Footage:
Body camera footage from officers on the scene
Dash camera footage
Police surveillance camera footage
Private/public surveillance footage from nearby locations
Any footage collected as evidence or during the investigation
Audio:
911 calls
Police radio communications
Any other audio recordings related to the case
Visual Media:
Crime scene photographs
Surveillance stills
Photographs taken during the investigation
Court Records:
Transcripts from court hearings or proceedings
Any video/audio footage from court hearings
Court orders or any other court-related documents
Please include any and all materials, regardless of format (digital or physical), including those not listed above that are related to the case in question.
Additionally, if this request has been sent to the wrong department or agency, I would appreciate it if you could provide guidance or contact information for the correct department or agency that handles such requests.
If any part of the request is denied or redacted, please provide a detailed explanation of the specific legal exemption that applies.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response within the period mandated by FOIA.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
david yupa
From:
Good day,
Thank you for submitting your request for Public Records.
For your own records, the reference of your request is: 20250162
Your request will be evaluated by our team and upon approval, will be assigned a due date.
Best regards,
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From: Sparks Police Department
Good day,
Your request: 20250181 - 21-2441 | FORMALLY REQUESTING ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT was accepted.
The expected date of completion is: 1/21/2025.
Best regards.
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From: Sparks Police Department
A Notice of Delay has been issued for your request #20250181. Public release of video footage requires the Sparks Police Department to redact and/or blur certain information and images. Therefore, the requested records will be provided by 03.13.2025 (60-days from request date). Should the records become available prior to that date, we will provide them to you.
Alyssa Fox
Police Office Assistant
Sparks Police Department
1701 E. Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
775-353-2279 (phone)
775-353-2436 (fax)
From: david yupa
what will you be sending me: bodycam, interigation?
From: Sparks Police Department
Good afternoon,
According to our Evidence Department, they have located photos, body cam, dash cam, fleet cam, interview room camera footage and 911 calls recordings for this case.
Public release of video footage requires the Sparks Police Department to redact and/or blur certain information and images. Therefore, the requested records will be provided by 03.13.2025 (60-days from request date). Should the records become available prior to that date, we will provide them to you. If more time is needed, that due date may be extended.
Feel free to contact us with any additional questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Alyssa Fox
Police Office Assistant
Sparks Police Department
1701 E. Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
775-353-2279 (phone)
775-353-2436 (fax)
From: david yupa
thanks how much would it cost
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Nevada Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 13, 2025. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on March 13, 2025. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #20250181 - 21-2441.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Sparks Police Department
A Notice of Delay has been issued for your request #20250181. Public release of video footage requires the Sparks Police Department to redact and/or blur certain information and images. Therefore, the requested records will be provided by 04.13.2025. Should the records become available prior to that date, we will provide them to you.
Alyssa Fox
Police Office Assistant
Sparks Police Department
1701 E. Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89434
775-353-2279 (phone)
775-353-2436 (fax)
From: Sparks Police Department
Good day,
Your request: 20250181 - 21-2441 | FORMALLY REQUESTING ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 179678-21296144@REQUESTS.MUCKROCK.COM is now completed.
The record(s) you have been provided do not contain any documentation from other agencies or any confidential information. Sparks Police Department is required to redact or remove all personal identifying information (NRS 603A.040), proprietary information (NRS 333.335), information from the National Crime Information Center (28 CFR § 50.12(b); USC 28 § 534(f)(1); CJIS Security Policy Section 4.2.3), information about ongoing criminal investigations (NRS 199.520; Donrey of Nevada v. Bradshaw, 106 Nev. 630, 798 P.2d 144 (1990) ), information about victims of crimes (Nevada Constitution, Article 1, Section 23; NRS 178.5691); and information relating to individuals’ private interests such that disclosure to the public would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy (Clark Cnty. Sch. Dist. v. Las Vegas Review-Journal, 134 Nev. 700, 429 P.3d 313 (2018)).
If your request contained any of the above information, it has been redacted or removed as required by law.
Electronic records are available here for the next 60 days:
https://app.sharebase.com/#/folder/71537/share/242-uFn9ePHUbhNmUa06ZK5yAJsiOF8
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For non-electronic records, please refer to the attached Record Summary to schedule an appointment to review the records.
Best regards.
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