Documentation and Evidence Related to the Criminal Case Against Karl Houston Walls (Anne Arundel County Public Schools)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request access to and copies of all records and documents pertaining to the ongoing criminal case against Karl Houston Walls, a former teacher at Northeast High School in Pasadena, Anne Arundel County.

Mr. Walls has been charged with numerous criminal offenses, including but not limited to second-degree rape, cause to ingest bodily fluids, perverted practice, sexual solicitation of a minor, sex abuse of a minor, fourth-degree sex offense of a person of authority (4 counts), second-degree assault (three counts), dangerous weapon with intent to injure, fourth-degree sex offense by person of authority and second-degree assault.

The records sought include, but are not limited to, police reports, witness statements, charges filed, arrest records, court transcripts, evidence such as body cam video or interrogation footage, text messages and photographs/videos allegedly sent by Mr. Walls to the victims, and any other pertinent documents related to this case.

In addition, we are interested in any records relating to off-school property incidents involving Mr. Walls, specifically an incident where he allegedly held a knife against one of the students.

The public has a significant interest in these records due to the gravity of the charges and the involvement of a person in a position of authority over minors in a school setting.

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Concerned Citizen