FOIA Request to Las Animas Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to the Las Animas Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News. The request, made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., seeks comprehensive data on all arrests made within the year 2023. The requested information includes various data points such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, details like booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime, location of crime, and date of crime are also sought.
The media organization has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. They emphasize that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media entity involved in news dissemination to the public, they have requested a fee waiver citing their professional responsibilities.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
