MLB correspondence with Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) | Felipe Vázquez

Bradford William Davis filed this request with the Department of Law Enforcement of Florida.
Tracking #

PRR-2023-3284

PRR-2023-2850

Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

Communications

From: Bradford William Davis

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

1) All phone, text or email correspondence between your department and Major League Baseball (MLB) staff referencing Felipe Vázquez (DOB: 7/5/1991) between the following range:

09/1/2019-08/17/2021

While correspondence between your department and MLB staffers may include conversations beyond the following names, I've provided these people to assist with your search:

Moira Weinberg:
moira.weinberg@mlb.com
Rick Burnham:
rick.burnham@mlb.com
Mehtab Brar:
mehtab.brar@mlb.com
Liam Rich:
liam.rich@mlb.com
Erika Cook:
erika.cook@mlb.com

2) All records referencing Felipe Vázquez (DOB: 7/5/1991), including:

-- 911 calls (including call logs, audio and transcripts)
-- arrest reports
-- investigative records (which can include chronological records of events, property and evidence logs, witness lists, interview notes from officers examining the case, photos and videos included in the case file, search warrant affidavits, case summaries, and charges recommended to the prosecuting agency)

between the following ranges:
09/1/2019-08/17/2021

3) We're also requesting a FOIA log for related requests referencing Felipe Vázquez (DOB: 7/5/1991). We want:

1) The log or file number
2) The date the request was received
3) The name of the persons/organization (besides ourselves) making requests related to the above
4) A description of the information sought
5) The date the response was sent
6) The type of response your office sent (granted, denied or partial release)

If you determine that some but not all the information is exempt from disclosure and that you intend to withhold it, I ask that you redact it for the time being and make the rest available on a rolling basis. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any information is exempt and will not be disclosed.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge and processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

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 also ask that our request be filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available (email: holler@bwd.nyc and yelenadzhanova@gmail.com) – if not, secure file transfer, thumb drive, or CD-ROM. I am also available via phone at 718.360.6359 to discuss any questions you have about the request.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Bradford Davis and Yelena Dzhanova

From: Department of Law Enforcement

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.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or 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/OGC/Public-Records.aspx<https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx>

From: Department of Law Enforcement

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.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or 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/OGC/Public-Records.aspx<https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx>

From: Department of Law Enforcement

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.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or 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/OGC/Public-Records.aspx<https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx>

From: Bradford William Davis

Hi again,

I'd like to augment the first item of my request to assist with your retrieval of responsive documents. Please note the addition of a specific FDLE staffer and the phone numbers of MLB staff to help your search.

1) All phone, text or email correspondence between your department and Major League Baseball (MLB) staff referencing Felipe Vázquez (DOB: 7/5/1991) between the following range:

09/1/2019-08/17/2021

While correspondence between your department and MLB staffers may include conversations *beyond* the following individuals, I've provided these names and known contact information to assist with your search:

From FDLE:
Orlando Esquibel

From MLB:
Moira Weinberg:
moira.weinberg@mlb.com
cell:‭(917) 361-8309‬
work:‭(212) 931-7500‬
Rick Burnham:
rick.burnham@mlb.com
cell: ‭(850) 974-8823‬
Mehtab Brar:
cell: ‭(229) 429-6595‬
mehtab.brar@mlb.com
Liam Rich:
liam.rich@mlb.com
Erika Cook:
erika.cook@mlb.com

From: Department of Law Enforcement

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.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or 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/OGC/Public-Records.aspx<https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx>

From: Department of Law Enforcement

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.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or 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/OGC/Public-Records.aspx<https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx>

From: Department of Law Enforcement

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.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or 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/OGC/Public-Records.aspx<https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx>

From: Department of Law Enforcement

Dear Mr. Davis and Ms. Dzhanova:

RE: Public Records Request Confirmation Receipt, FDLE Docket No. PRR-2023-2850
Requesting public records related to Felipe Vázquez.

This email serves to confirm receipt of your public records request. If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthy due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. A copy of the FDLE Guide to Public Records is attached for your review.

Please be advised that FDLE may not be the custodian of all of the records you requested. FDLE is not the custodian of all State of Florida criminal incident-related records for every state and local criminal justice agency.

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 may be found on our website http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx.
We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

If you have questions concerning your request, please contact us at (850) 410-7676 or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, and please include your “PRR” docket number we’ve provided above.

Sincerely,

Office of General Counsel
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Post Office Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489

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: Department of Law Enforcement

Good afternoon,

As of today’s date, the Public Record Unit has 1,560 records requests pending fulfillment received and docketed prior to PRR-2023-2850. Unfortunately, due to the sheer volume of pending records requests and limited staff, we are unable to provide a fulfillment date at this time.

Sincerely,

Office of General Counsel

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Post Office Box 1489

Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489

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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From: Department of Law Enforcement

FYI, I think this already docketed – PRR-2023-3138.

RE: Your Public Records Request Tracking number, FDLE Docket No. PRR-2023-3284
Requesting public records regarding Major League Baseball (MLB) staffing referencing Starlin Castro DOB 03/24/1990.

Your public records request is being processed and we are notifying you of your tracking number for this request. If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

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. If you no longer need these records please let our office know.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthy due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. A copy of the FDLE Guide to Public Records is attached for your review.

Please be advised that FDLE may not be the custodian of all of the records you requested. FDLE is not the custodian of all State of Florida criminal incident-related records for every state and local criminal justice agency.

Additional information regarding how to obtain public records including what costs may be applicable may be found on our website http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx.
We are committed to our fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect, and Quality.

If you have questions concerning your request, please contact us at (850) 410-7676 or publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:publicrecords@fdle.state.fl.us>, and please include your “PRR” docket number we’ve provided above.

Sincerely,

Wanda

Office of General Counsel
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Post Office Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489

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: Department of Law Enforcement

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.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or 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/OGC/Public-Records.aspx<https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx>

From: Department of Law Enforcement

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.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or 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/OGC/Public-Records.aspx<https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx>

From: Department of Law Enforcement

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.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or 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/OGC/Public-Records.aspx<https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx>

From: Department of Law Enforcement

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.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or 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/OGC/Public-Records.aspx<https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx>

From: Department of Law Enforcement

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.

If you need criminal history records, please visit our website, https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Criminal-History-Records/Obtaining-Criminal-History-Information.aspx, and/or contact FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us<mailto:ApplicantChecks@fdle.state.fl.us> or (850) 410-8161.

Public records requests are processed in the order that they are received. Processing time may be lengthened due to the nature and extent of the request. Searches may be negative and FDLE may not have records responsive to your public records request. You may also receive an invoice for your request depending on the nature and extent of your public records request. Please feel free to contact us at (850) 410-7676, or 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/OGC/Public-Records.aspx<https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OGC/Public-Records.aspx>

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