DPD Intelligence on Purported Gangs Hustle Boys and Knock Out Boys
| Tracking # |
A24-02190 |
| Submitted | March 3, 2024 |
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From: Blase Schmid
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am requesting information from fourteen years ago regarding DPD records relating to two purported gangs--the "Hustle Boys" and the "Knock Out Boys" that the Detroit Police Department was in possession of in 2010. This request includes all "List DPD Narrative" reports containing these two search terms, as well as the underlying reports from those events contained in that search. For instance, we know the search term "Hustle Boys" appears in a 6/18/2009 homicide narrative bearing CRISNET number 0906180015.6 (Supplement 6). We would like the full list of searches, as well as the underlying reports. We are also requesting any Detroit Police Intelligence Data information, to include photos and lists of suspected members of the "Hustle Boys" and "Knock Out Boys" and any information justifying inclusion of those individual in the organizational chart. For instance, we are aware of a chart containing the names Delmerey Morris and Deonta Morris photos that appears to be a roster of people the Detroit Police believed to be in "Hustle Boys." We are asking for any other versions of that chart and all charts relating to the "Knock Out Boys"
We are requesting any information regarding the gang affiliations of Tyree Washington, JB Watson, Elmer Allwood, and William Beal, if not included in the materials requested above.
We request any intelligence reports or information regarding the date of formation, the gangs' goals, any list of crimes perpetrated by members of, or in furtherance of, the gangs' enterprise, or other information pertaining to these two purported gangs.
If any information is not available or has been purged, we request the date of the information purge and other information regarding the identity or the entity purging these documents, or the order to purge this information.
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,
Blase Schmid
From: Detroit Police Department
This email serves as the City of Detroit’s response to the above-referenced matter. Your request was received at the City of Detroit Law Department Freedom of Information Act Section via facsimile or email, on March 3, 2024. Because your request was received by electronic transmission, pursuant to Section 5(1) of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (the “Act”), MCL 15.235(1); it is deemed to have been received at the Law Department on the next business day, March 4, 2024.
Pursuant to Section 5(2) of the Act, MCL 15.235(2), the City’s response is due within five (5) business days. However, due to the nature and the scope of your request and the volume of the requests received by the City, we are extending the City’s response deadline by ten (10) additional business days in accordance with Section 5(2) (d) of the Act, MCL 15.235(2) (d). Therefore, your request will be granted, denied, or granted in part and denied in part on or before March 25, 2024.
Your request is being handled by Amanda Kelly. If you have questions regarding your request, or if you did not provide an email address in your request, please forward it to Amanda Kelly at kellya@detroitmi.gov<mailto:kellya@detroitmi.gov> to provide you a response more readily than by regular mail or fax. Mail and fax are not preferred at this time since they both require in-office support. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 3, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on March 25, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 3, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on March 25, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Detroit Police Department
Please see the attached response to the above-referenced FOIA request
** Attached file(s):
Signed Response A24-02190.pdf
Confidential Attorney Work Product
Amanda Kelly
Associate Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit-Law Dept.
Freedom of Information Act Section (FOIA)
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone: (313) 500-1231
Email: kellya@detroitmi.gov<mailto:kellya@detroitmi.gov>
Website: http://detroitmi.gov/law
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