FOIA Request to Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Bluestone News to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office in West Virginia. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data includes specific details such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, information regarding the booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of the crime, and date of the crime is sought.
Bluestone News emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for their role in reporting news and ensuring governmental transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization involved in public interest reporting.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency by utilizing Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
