Tanya Harvey Homicide Records (Buffalo Police Department)
| Tracking # |
23-1139 |
| Multi Request | Tanya Harvey Homicide Records |
| Submitted | Sept. 20, 2023 |
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From: Kate Reese
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
Any available documents pertaining to the gun homicide of 35-year-old Tonya Harvey, also known as "Kita" and "Freckles," which took place on February 6th, 2018 on Shepard Street near Broadway Street, including but not limited to:
-Initial incident report, including crime scene notes and narrative description
-Chronological record of events
-Property and evidence log(s)
-Arrest reports
-Witness list
-Autopsy report and any medical examiner notes
-Interview notes from detectives who investigated the death, as well as any
photos and videos included in the case file
-Press releases and public communications regarding the case, such as flyers
and electronic community outreach
-Search warrant affidavits
-Case summary
-Charges recommended to prosecuting agency.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Kate Reese
From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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Your record request #23-1139 has been submitted successfully.
The City of Buffalo Police Department is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Law request. Please allow this letter to serve as an acknowledgment of your request pursuant to New York State Public Officer’s Law, Section 89, entitled Freedom of Information Law.
Please be advised that your request is being processed by the Police Department. We will conduct a diligent search to determine whether we are in possession of the record for which you seek access. Due to the large number of requests the department is currently handling, please allow (30) business days for a determination regarding your request for records.
Please be advised also that access to Public Officers Law, 87(1)(b), the costs for redacted and/ or copied material emailed or mailed is $0.25 per page not in the access of 9”x14”, any street surveillance is $43.00 per disk and any redacted body cam footage starts at $42.68.
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From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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Record request #23-1139 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Be advised that the Buffalo Police Department has researched your request for information pertaining to the incident with in your request. In accordance with Public Officers Law 87(2)(e)(i) an agency may deny access to records that are compiled for law enforcement purposes if disclosure would interfere with criminal investigations or judicial proceedings. Please be advised the Buffalo Police Department is actively working on this case, therefore no information can be provided at this time.
Please be advised that you have the right to appeal any denial contained herein in writing within thirty (30) days. Appeals must be directed to Corporation Counsel, City of Buffalo Law Department, 1100 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 25, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #23-1139.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-1139:
Please see response provided on 9/28/2023. Your request was closed when response was provided. You may submit a new request at a later time.
Be advised that the Buffalo Police Department has researched your request for information pertaining to the incident with in your request. In accordance with Public Officers Law 87(2)(e)(i) an agency may deny access to records that are compiled for law enforcement purposes if disclosure would interfere with criminal investigations or judicial proceedings. Please be advised the Buffalo Police Department is actively working on this case, therefore no information can be provided at this time.
Please be advised that you have the right to appeal any denial contained herein in writing within thirty (30) days. Appeals must be directed to Corporation Counsel, City of Buffalo Law Department, 1100 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202.
September 28, 2023, 7:50am by Michelle Long
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