Request for Bodycam Footage & Records – Jan. 22, 2025 120 MPH DPS Pursuit of Nicholas Rubio in El Paso
| Tracking # |
P006441-032825 |
| Submitted | March 28, 2025 |
| Due | April 11, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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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 all available records from a DPS-led pursuit and arrest that occurred on January 22, 2025, involving Nicholas Noel Rubio. The incident began near Rabensteins Drive and McNutt Road in Sunland Park, New Mexico, and proceeded into El Paso, Texas, reaching speeds up to 120 mph. DPS troopers were involved in the pursuit and apprehended Rubio near Santa Fe Street.
The records I seek include:
Body-worn camera footage from any troopers involved in the pursuit or arrest
In-car dash camera video from DPS patrol units
Audio dispatch communications or 911 records
Offense/arrest report(s) and use of force documentation
Any available drone footage or air support video (if applicable)
Booking records or charge summaries filed against Nicholas Noel Rubio
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: Texas Department of Public Safety
Dear Christopher Udeani:
Your request has been received and is being processed within state law. Your request was received in this office and given the reference number P006441-032825 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am requesting all available records from a DPS-led pursuit and arrest that occurred on January 22, 2025, involving Nicholas Noel Rubio. The incident began near Rabensteins Drive and McNutt Road in Sunland Park, New Mexico, and proceeded into El Paso, Texas, reaching speeds up to 120 mph. DPS troopers were involved in the pursuit and apprehended Rubio near Santa Fe Street.
The records I seek include:
Body-worn camera footage from any troopers involved in the pursuit or arrest
In-car dash camera video from DPS patrol units
Audio dispatch communications or 911 records
Offense/arrest report(s) and use of force documentation
Any available drone footage or air support video (if applicable)
Booking records or charge summaries filed against Nicholas Noel Rubio
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
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