FOIA Request to Mesa County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
On September 24, 2025, Centennial State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado. The request seeks comprehensive arrest records for the entire year of 2023. Specifically, the requested data includes details such as the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, information regarding booking ID numbers, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types and locations of crimes committed, and dates of crimes are also sought.
The request was made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. Centennial State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization has requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media entity involved in disseminating information to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
