FDLE investigation into Drug Trafficking between Vero Beach/Key West FL. to Ocean City, MD. late 70's to 80's

Don Stone filed this request with the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement of Florida.
Tracking #

2015-3498

Est. Completion None
Status
No Responsive Documents

Communications

From: Don Stone

Rick Swearingen, Commissioner, Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement (FDLE)

This is a follow up, with additional, more specific information, on an earlier FDLE inquiry I had made.

Pursuant to Florida's Sunshine Law (Fla. Stat. secs. 119.01 to 119.15 (1995)), I hereby request the following records:

1. Any FDLE records, investigative reports etc. on a Richard Royden McCleary and/or associates in Florida/Maryland that were involved in a rather extensive drug trafficking operation out of Vero Beach and/or Key West Florida to the Ocean City/Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland area.

The drugs were smuggled into Florida and then flown by private and/or chartered aircraft into the Ocean City, Maryland airport and/or Salisbury, Maryland airport, for distribution and sales, where allegedly a portion of the drug money was being laundered through the Netherlands Antilles to purchase real estate, etc. in Florida and/or the Berlin, Maryland area in particular, possibly a development known as Ocean Pines

I have included a couple of links on Richard Royden McCleary that may help you identify any investigative files that the FDLE may have.

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1991-10-25/news/1991298042_1_mccleary-ocean-somerset-county

Additional info. on McCleary can be found by doing a search on Google, with the search terms, "Richard McCleary, Vero Beach" that should produce this article:

The Ocala Star Banner May 6, 1982
Ex-Official Sentenced for Drug Smuggling

And from the above referenced article excerpted from the 9th paragraph:

"that had been smuggled from Florida aboard a plane chartered by a Vero Beach firm that McCleary once owned".

Apparently, Richard McCleary was a board member of the Indian River County Planning and Zoning Board prior to and/or during the time he was involved in this drug trafficking operation.

Allegedly, at some point in time, possibly 1998, McCleary was extradited from Florida to Maryland.

2. A copy of any public statements made by then FDLE Commissioner, James Bailey or Assistant Commissioner, Jim Madden in response to the Tallahassee, FL. advertisement run by the FBI, "FBI seeking tips from the public in crackdown on government corruption" May 28, 2011
http://archive.tallahassee.com/story/2011107060002/

3. A copy of any private and/or internal statements made by then FDLE Commissioner, James Bailey and/or Assistant Commissioner, Jim Madden in response to the Tallahassee, FL. advertisement run by the FBI, "FBI seeking tips from the public in crackdown on government corruption" May 28, 2011:
http://archive.tallahassee.com/story/2011107060002/

4. The annual operating budget for 2011 and 2015 for the FDLE "Executive Investigations Div." The FDLE division that is supposedly tasked with investigating "Public Corruption in Tallahassee and the State of Florida".

5. The annual operating budget for 2011 and 2015 for the FDLE "Organized Crime Div."

6. The annual operating budget for 2011 and 2015 for any FDLE division tasked with investigating and/or combating human and/or drug trafficking.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public.

I agree to pay reasonable fees for this search.

I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request be filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,
Don Stone
871 NE Dixie Hwy.
Ste. 8
Jensen Beach, FL. 34957

From: Public Records

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From: Public Records

Dear Mr. Stone:

RE: Public Records Request Confirmation Receipt, FDLE Docket No. PRR 2015-3498

Your public records request has been received and this email serves as your public records request acknowledgement. Requests are processed in the order in which they are received.

Please feel free to contact us if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/3d87dfa8-1dfb-469a-b0a3-3246b7cccc04/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

If you have any questions concerning your request, please contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>.

Sincerely,

Office of General Counsel
2331 Phillips Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 410-7676
PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us>

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE - The information contained in this e-mail transmission from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. It is intended for the sole use of the person (s) or entity named. If you are not the intended recipient of this transmission, the dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this information may constitute a violation of §119, F. S. and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately.

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

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From: Public Records

Dear Mr. Stone,
Your request, PRR-2015-3498, is being processed and will be sent to you as soon as possible. Requests are processed in the order that they are received and may take 30-60 business days to be fulfilled.

If you have any questions concerning your request, please contact us at (850) 410-7676<tel:%28850%29%20410-7676>.

Sincerely,

Office of General Counsel

2331 Phillips Road

Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 410-7676
PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us>

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
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From: Public Records

Dear Mr. Stone,
Your December 7, 2015 request, PRR-2015-3498, is being processed and will be sent to you as soon as possible. Requests are processed in the order that they are received and may take 30-60 business days to be fulfilled. Thank you for your patience.
If you have any questions concerning your request, please contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>.

Sincerely,

Office of General Counsel
2331 Phillips Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 410-7676
PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us>

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE - The information contained in this e-mail transmission from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. It is intended for the sole use of the person (s) or entity named. If you are not the intended recipient of this transmission, the dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this information may constitute a violation of §119, F. S. and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately.

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
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From: Public Records

Dear Mr. Stone,
Your December 7, 2015 request, PRR-2015-3498, is being processed and will be sent to you as soon as possible. Requests are processed in the order that they are received and may take 30-60 business days to be fulfilled. Thank you for your patience.
If you have any questions concerning your request, please contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us%3cmailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>>.

Sincerely,

Office of General Counsel
2331 Phillips Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 410-7676
PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us%3cmailto:PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us>>

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
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From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
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From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
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From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/3d87dfa8-1dfb-469a-b0a3-3246b7cccc04/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
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From: Public Records

Dear Mr. Stone,

Your requests, PRR-2015-3498 and PRR-2016-162, are being processed and will be sent to you as soon as possible. Requests are processed in the order that they are received and generally take 30 business days to be fulfilled and/or invoiced. Processing time may be longer due to the nature and extent of the request.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions concerning your request.

Sincerely,

Office of General Counsel

2331 Phillips Road

Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 410-7676

PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us>

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/3d87dfa8-1dfb-469a-b0a3-3246b7cccc04/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
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From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/3d87dfa8-1dfb-469a-b0a3-3246b7cccc04/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/3d87dfa8-1dfb-469a-b0a3-3246b7cccc04/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/3d87dfa8-1dfb-469a-b0a3-3246b7cccc04/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/3d87dfa8-1dfb-469a-b0a3-3246b7cccc04/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/3d87dfa8-1dfb-469a-b0a3-3246b7cccc04/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/3d87dfa8-1dfb-469a-b0a3-3246b7cccc04/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact 850-410-7676 to speak with a representative directly. Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained on the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/3d87dfa8-1dfb-469a-b0a3-3246b7cccc04/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained from the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/Open-Government/Documents/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained from the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/Open-Government/Documents/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained from the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/Open-Government/Documents/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained from the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/Open-Government/Documents/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained from the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/Open-Government/Documents/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained from the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/getattachment/Open-Government/Open-Government/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.pdf.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained from the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/getattachment/Open-Government/Open-Government/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.pdf.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained from the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/getattachment/Open-Government/Open-Government/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.pdf.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained from the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/getattachment/Open-Government/Open-Government/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.pdf.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained from the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/getattachment/Open-Government/Open-Government/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.pdf.aspx

From: Public Records

Thank you for contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of General Counsel. This message is being provided as confirmation your message was received. You should receive a response to your inquiry as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, if you have additional specific information relating to the records you are requesting, as this may help expedite your request and/or reduce costs that may be associated with the request.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable is contained from the hyperlink below. We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

For Additional Information click:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cms/getattachment/Open-Government/Open-Government/FDLEGuidetoPublicRecords.pdf.aspx

From: Public Records

Dear Mr. Stone:

RE: Public Records Request Response, FDLE Docket No. PRR 2015-3498
Sunshine Law Request: FDLE investigation into drug trafficking between Vero Beach/Key West FL to Ocean City MD late 70s to 80s

Searches were conducted through FDLE's databases for Richard Royden McCleary. Searches were negative. FDLE does not have records responsive to your request.

FDLE does not have a separate budget for public integrity, drugs, and/or human trafficking. We have a budget for our Investigations and Forensics (IFS) Division. The investigation of public corruption, organized crime, drug crime, and human trafficking are included in the types of investigative activity performed by the members assigned to the Division. The state's budget is authorized on a fiscal year rather than calendar year basis (July 1 - June 30).

IFS - Investigations annual operating budget (includes sworn and civilian members assigned to investigations in IFS)
FY July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011: $86,742,262 (554 positions)
FY July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 $69,107,197 (567 positions)

Regarding the remainder of your request, searches were conducted through FDLE's files for records based on the information you provided. After conducting searches, we were unable to find records related to your request. We will perform a new search if you are able to provide additional information related to the records you are seeking.

If you have any questions concerning your request, please contact us at (850) 410-7676.

Sincerely,

Office of General Counsel
Post Office Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
(850) 410-7676
PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:PublicRecords@fdle.state.fl.us>

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE - The information contained in this e-mail transmission from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. It is intended for the sole use of the person (s) or entity named. If you are not the intended recipient of this transmission, the dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this information may constitute a violation of §119, F. S. and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately.

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