FOIA Request to Saguache County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request for information has been made to the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office under the Colorado Open Records Act. The request, submitted by Centennial State News, seeks comprehensive data on all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested information includes a range of 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 and location of crime, and date of crime are also sought.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their responsibilities to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As such, a fee waiver is requested based on the role of the requester as a member of the media.
The requester 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 organization can be found at this link.
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.
