FOIA Request - Dontes Lasedric Simpson
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| Submitted | Jan. 12, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Paige
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Records related to the homicide case of Devontaye Jermaine Johnson, including interrogation footage and audio, interviews at the crime scene and the police station, the Police/Investigative Report, photos, surveillance, 911 calls, and Body Worn Camera footage from the initial responding officers.
Victim: Devontaye Jermaine Johnson
Perps: Derek Lamont Hairston Jr, Jeni Leann Merricks, Alexander O’Neil McGuire, Andreus Dewayne Royal
Location: 200 block of Halifax St.
Date of Murder: Feb 24, 2016
Dates of Arrest: March 2, 2016, April 26, 2016 (Merricks, McGuire, Royal)
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.
This request is filed by Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Paige.
From: Danville Police Department
Greetings,
Please provide the requestor’s name and legal address as prescribed by Code of Virginia 2.2-3704 (A).
Thank you.
P.R. Deel, Lieutenant
Services/Administration Division
Danville Police Department
427 Patton Street
Danville VA 24541
deelpr@danvilleva.gov
434-799-6520 Option 3
From: Danville Police Department
Mr. Nash,
Per your request, I am providing you an estimate of cost to comply this information. Payment would be due for the estimated amount before work would begin on this request. In the event that the fee is greater than the estimate, payment would be due prior to the release of the information. In the event that the fee is less than the estimated amount, the difference would be reimbursed as soon as practicable.
Due to the large amount of data, an extension would have to be agreed upon as well. Since there are a total of five requests, you can prioritize which request you want filled first, or I can fill them in the order received. Also be aware that all information that is listed in Code of Virginia 2.2-3706 B 1-11 and 2.2-3706.1 C 1-6 will be redated in my response.
The estimate for the Johnson case is $2,800.00. It would require 102 hours to complete. I would need at least 4 weeks to complete as I am the only person to compile most of this information.
Victim: Devontaye Jermaine Johnson
Perps: Derek Lamont Hairston Jr, Jeni Leann Merricks, Alexander O’Neil McGuire, Andreus Dewayne Royal
Location: 200 block of Halifax St.
Date of Murder: Feb 24, 2016
Dates of Arrest: March 2, 2016, April 26, 2016 (Merricks, McGuire, Royal)
Please let me know if you want to proceed with this request and if you agree to the extension.
P.R. Deel, Lieutenant
Services/Administration Division
Danville Police Department
427 Patton Street
Danville VA 24541
deelpr@danvilleva.gov
434-799-6520 Option 3
From: Paige
Hello,
Could I get a revised cost estimate for just the bodyworn camera footage from the initial responding officers for this case?
Thank you
From: Danville Police Department
Mr. Nash,
As requested, the following is an estimate for the Johnson case that is listed below for:
“just the bodyworn camera footage from the initial responding officers for this case”
There are two videos that total 16 minutes of video from two different officers. To be clear, these are the first arriving officers on the scene in the very first minutes of the incident. The cost of the compilation will be an estimated at $75 including postage and the cost of the media. Keep in mind that all information that is listed in Code of Virginia 2.2-3706 B 1-11 and 2.2-3706.1 C 1-6 will be redated in my response.
P.R. Deel, Lieutenant
Services/Administration Division
Danville Police Department
427 Patton Street
Danville VA 24541
deelpr@danvilleva.gov<mailto:deelpr@danvilleva.gov>
434-799-6520 Option 3
From: Paige
Thank you. Can I pay for this over the phone?
From: Danville Police Department
Yes. Call 434-799-6522 and ask to speak to Carolyn.
From: Paige
My company will mail a check either today or early next week. Can I get please get an invoice?
From: Danville Police Department
An invoice will accompany the information that you have requested.
P.R. Deel, Lieutenant
Services/Administration Division
Danville Police Department
427 Patton Street
Danville VA 24541
deelpr@danvilleva.gov<mailto:deelpr@danvilleva.gov>
434-799-6520 Option 3
From: Paige
Okay. Can I also have a copy of the invoice sent to paige.murphy@blackfin.tv?
Thank you
From: Danville Police Department
Mr. Nash,
I just realized that I may have given you an estimate in error. In the heading of your emails you have the name Dontes Lasedric Simpson. However in the original request of this particular email has the victim’s name as Devontaye Jermaine Johnson (highlighted below.) I gave you an estimate based on two videos on the Simpson case. Which case do you wish to pursue? Simpson or Johnson? If you want the Simpson case the estimate stands. If you want the Johnson case, I will have to do some research to get an estimate for that video. Just me let me know how you want to proceed.
P.R. Deel, Lieutenant
Services/Administration Division
Danville Police Department
427 Patton Street
Danville VA 24541
deelpr@danvilleva.gov<mailto:deelpr@danvilleva.gov>
434-799-6520 Option 3
From: Paige
Apologies - that was my bad when I created the request and didn't change the subject heading. I'll pursue the Simpson case for now.
Thank you.
From: Danville Police Department
Copy.
From: Paige
Hi - can I get an ETA for these assets?
Thank you,
Paige
From: Danville Police Department
Mr. Nash,
This packet was sent on March 8, 2022 via USPS Certified mail. I am in the process of finding the tracking number for you. I sent out a similar packet to a different person on the same day and they sis not receive it until this past Saturday. The video was shipped to the address provided on your drivers license. I will send you the USPS tracking number as soon as I can get it.
P.R. Deel, Lieutenant
Services/Administration Division
Danville Police Department
427 Patton Street
Danville VA 24541
deelpr@danvilleva.gov<mailto:deelpr@danvilleva.gov>
434-799-6520 Option 3
From: Paige
Thank you for the update, Tom.
So that means the assets will be sent to you in Virginia? Can I send you a prepaid Fedex label to send to my team in Los Angeles when you receive it?
From: Danville Police Department
Mr. Nash,
Have you received the video yet? Unfortunately I can not locate the tracking number.
P.R. Deel, Lieutenant
Services/Administration Division
Danville Police Department
427 Patton Street
Danville VA 24541
deelpr@danvilleva.gov<mailto:deelpr@danvilleva.gov>
434-799-6520 Option 3
From: Paige
Hi - can I get an update on where these assets were sent?
From: Danville Police Department
The mail room did not keep a record of the tracking number. I will send you another thumb drive out today.
P.R. Deel, Lieutenant
Services/Administration Division
Danville Police Department
427 Patton Street
Danville VA 24541
deelpr@danvilleva.gov<mailto:deelpr@danvilleva.gov>
434-799-6520 Option 3
From: Danville Police Department
Here is the new tracking number: USPS Tracking 7021 0950 0000 9478 9960
This will go out this afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience.
P.R. Deel, Lieutenant
Services/Administration Division
Danville Police Department
427 Patton Street
Danville VA 24541
deelpr@danvilleva.gov<mailto:deelpr@danvilleva.gov>
434-799-6520 Option 3
From: Paige
Great, thank you! Is it too late to have them sent to a different address?
eOne / Blackfin TV
c/o Mae Harper
4201 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(to Tom Nash: if it is, let me know if I can send you a prepaid Fedex label so you can send us the assets once you get them)
From: Danville Police Department
Unfortunately its already gone out.
PRD
From: Paige
Hi Lt. Deel,
We still haven't received the files and the USPS tracking number you sent us says "status not available." Would it be possible for you to resend, this time to the address below?
eOne / Blackfin TV
c/o Mae Harper
4201 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Thank you,
Paige Murphy
From: Danville Police Department
Ms. Murphy,
The files you requested were mailed for the third time to Tom Nash at 3122 Bute Lane, Richmond VA 23221 via USPS tracking number 7021 0950 0000 9748 8734. The first two were sent to a Pine Street address in Richmond VA. Both were returned to sender with one having a note stating that Tom Nash does not live there. In the very first emails, Tom Nash sent me a digital file of his Virginia Operators license with the Pine Street address. Pursuant to Code of Virginia 2.2-3704 any information that is requested must be made from a Virginia resident. I understand that once an information request is filled, we have do not have any control how that information is used or who it is distributed to. However I can not deliver or release that information to someone who is not a resident of Virginia.
If the USB drive does not arrive soon at 3122 Bute Lane, Richmond, VA, please let me know and we will try again.
P.R. Deel, Lieutenant
Services/Administration Division
Danville Police Department
427 Patton Street
Danville VA 24541
deelpr@danvilleva.gov<mailto:deelpr@danvilleva.gov>
434-799-6520 Option 3
From: Danville Police Department
Track USPS package
[USPS]
USPS package #70210950000097488734<https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction_input?origTrackNum=70210950000097488734>
www.usps.com<https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction_input?origTrackNum=70210950000097488734>
Delivered: Sat, Apr 23, 05:22 PM
ProcessedIn transitDelivered
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
STATUS
Apr 23
5:22 PM
Richmond, VA, United States
Delivered, left with individual
Apr 23
8:53 AM
Richmond, VA, United States
Out for delivery
Apr 23
8:42 AM
Richmond, VA, United States
Arrived at post office
Apr 23
1:38 AM
Richmond Va Distribution Center
Departed USPS regional facility
Apr 22
11:59 AM
Richmond Va Distribution Center
Arrived at USPS regional facilit
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From: Danville Police Department
Track USPS package
[USPS]
USPS package #70210950000097488734<https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction_input?origTrackNum=70210950000097488734>
www.usps.com<https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction_input?origTrackNum=70210950000097488734>
Delivered: Sat, Apr 23, 05:22 PM
ProcessedIn transitDelivered
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
STATUS
Apr 23
5:22 PM
Richmond, VA, United States
Delivered, left with individual
Apr 23
8:53 AM
Richmond, VA, United States
Out for delivery
Apr 23
8:42 AM
Richmond, VA, United States
Arrived at post office
Apr 23
1:38 AM
Richmond Va Distribution Center
Departed USPS regional facility
Apr 22
11:59 AM
Richmond Va Distribution Center
Arrived at USPS regional facilit
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