Troy Cawthorn Jr. Death Investigation

Tammy Mercure filed this request with the Baltimore Police Department of Baltimore, MD.
Tracking #

MPIA 23-1853

Due July 24, 2023
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

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From: Tammy Mercure

To Whom It May Concern:

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

All documents in the death investigation for Troy Cawthorn Jr. He was murdered on August 31, 2020 on 1100 block of Granby Street in Baltimore, Maryland.

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,

Tammy Mercure

From: Baltimore Police Department

Dear Tammy Mercure:

This is an acknowledgement of your request below, for public information, submitted to the Document Compliance Unit (“DCU”) of the Baltimore Police Department (“BPD”). Your request is governed by the Maryland Public Information Act (“PIA”), Maryland Code, General Provisions Article (“GP”), Sections 4-101 et seq. DCU will process your request promptly. However, our response may take longer than ten (10) working days, the reasons for which may include the scope of your request, the type and volume of potentially responsive records, and the nature of the search, review, and preparation that is required. In any event, DCU will respond to your request within thirty (30) days. GP § 4-203.

DCU will contact you with the availability of records and the possible costs associated with this request, as soon as the information is made available by the Custodian of Records. Likewise, if DCU and/or the Custodian of Records need you to clarify your request, DCU will contact you promptly.
Please understand that the Document Compliance Unit of the Baltimore Police Department is understaffed and we have an overwhelming amount of requests to handle. We are working diligently to respond to your request as quickly as possible. Please be patient; response to document requests may take longer than normal.

Please refer to tracking # MPIA 23-0427 in any subsequent correspondence pertaining to this matter. All follow up correspondence should be made in writing and submitted to the DCU’s e-mail: DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>.

From: Baltimore Police Department

Good Afternoon Tammy Mercure,

I would like to follow up with you in reference to your requested MPIA 23-1853. Please be advised that your request is being worked on, and we are still awaiting responds from the custodian of records. I will continue to provide you with a status update.

Please understand that the Document Compliance Unit of the Baltimore Police Department is understaffed and we have an overwhelming amount of requests to handle. We are working diligently to respond to your request as quickly as possible. Please be patient; response to document requests may take longer than normal.

Deidre Eames
Baltimore Police Department
Document Compliance Unit
Legal Affairs Division
242 W. 29th Street
Baltimore Maryland, 21211
DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>
MPIA request forms
http://law.baltimorecity.gov/office-legal-affairs-baltimore-police-department

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From: Tammy Mercure

Hello Deidre,
I hope this finds you well.

I am following up to see if you have received any records that you can share yet.

Best,
Tammy

From: Baltimore Police Department

Good Afternoon,

I would like to follow up with you in reference to your requested MPIA 23-1853. Please be advised that your request is being worked on, and we are still awaiting responses from the custodian of records. I will continue to provide you with a status update.

Please understand that the Document Compliance Unit of the Baltimore Police Department is understaffed and we have an overwhelming amount of requests to handle. We are working diligently to respond to your request as quickly as possible. We ask for your continued patience, as responses to document requests may take longer than normal.

Deidre Eames
Baltimore Police Department
Document Compliance Unit
Legal Affairs Division
242 W. 29th Street
Baltimore Maryland, 21211
DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>
MPIA request forms
http://law.baltimorecity.gov/office-legal-affairs-baltimore-police-department

[BPD Logo]

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in or attached to this e-mail message may be a privileged and confidential attorney/client communication, or otherwise confidential, and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are notified that any distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the Legal Affairs Division immediately by telephone at 410-396-2496 and DELETE the message from your system immediately.

The materials in this e-mail are private and may contain sensitive law enforcement information. Please note that e-mail is not necessarily confidential or secure. Use of e-mail constitutes your acknowledgment of these confidentiality and security limitations. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited as covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return e-mail.

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