Orchids of Asia surveillance images (Jupiter Police Department)

Ben Ashford filed this request with the Jupiter Police Department of Jupiter, FL.
Tracking #

18-005410

Multi Request Orchids of Asia surveillance images
Est. Completion None
Status
Partially Completed

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From: Ben Ashford


To Whom It May Concern:

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

Any and all photos, videotape and audio recordings obtained by law enforcement in the 2018 /2019 investigation into alleged sex trafficking and prostitution at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa located at 103 South US Highway 1 in Jupiter, Florida. To include all photos, videotape and audio recordings of alleged patron Robert Kraft during his alleged visits to the spa on January 19 and 20, 2019. Please note that where footage is of a graphic nature, editorial discretion will be exercised. If the records are deemed too graphic for release please release any and all portions that are not sexually graphic.

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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Ben Ashford

From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon,

Part 4 of 9.

Respectfully,

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From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon,

Part 7 of 9.

Respectfully,

[2018_11_05_09_31_18_Page_1]
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From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon,

Part 3 of 9.

Respectfully,

[2018_11_05_09_31_18_Page_1]
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From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon,

Part 2 of 9.

Respectfully,

[2018_11_05_09_31_18_Page_1]
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From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon,

Part 5 of 9.

Respectfully,

[2018_11_05_09_31_18_Page_1]
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From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon,

Part 9 of 9.

Respectfully,

[2018_11_05_09_31_18_Page_1]
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From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon,

Part 6 of 9.

Respectfully,

[2018_11_05_09_31_18_Page_1]
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From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon,

Part 8 of 9.

Respectfully,

[2018_11_05_09_31_18_Page_1]
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From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon,

All of the releasable documents were separated into 9 emails; each labeled with a number. If you are missing any of the parts, please let me know and I will address them on a case by case basis.

Respectfully,

[2018_11_05_09_31_18_Page_1]
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PLEASE NOTE: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from the Town of Jupiter officials and employees regarding public business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. The views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect those of the Town of Jupiter. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message, and please delete it from your computer. Thank you.

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From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon,

Part 1 of 9; additional emails to follow. Due to the size of the attachments, the documents had to be broken up into multiple emails.

Attached you will find two PC Affidavits associated with agency case # 18-005410; this is all that is releasable reference the case, as it is pending prosecution (FSS 119.071(2)(c)(1)). Contrary to media reports, the search warrant associated with the case has not been unsealed, and is also not releasable at this time. Any questions concerning the search warrant itself can be directed to the Office of the State Attorney.

Also attached is the grid search for all calls for service to 103-C2 S US Hwy 1 from 1/1/2018 - 2/28/2019; all documents that are presently releasable reference those individual cases are also attached. The video surveillance and BWC is not releasable, as these cases are also pending prosecution (FSS 119.071(2)(c)(1)); there are no mugshots on file with our agency (if any are available, they can be obtained from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office).

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Respectfully,

[2018_11_05_09_31_18_Page_1]
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PLEASE NOTE: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from the Town of Jupiter officials and employees regarding public business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. The views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect those of the Town of Jupiter. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message, and please delete it from your computer. Thank you.

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From: Ben Ashford

Hi,

Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Ben Ashford

From: Ben Ashford

Apologies for pestering you again,

The only thing I can't seem to find - I've also checked the court system and can't see it there either - is the search warrant or warrants referred to in this article...

https://www.savannahnow.com/zz/news/20190311/unsealed-warrants-show-how-cops-got-into-florida-massage-parlor

Presumably this what you're referring to in your email as the doc that isn't public?

If so, it's a little puzzling that the various media reports all state this has been filed.

Regards

Ben

From: Ben Ashford

Good afternoon

Do I need to to submit an additional FOIA request periodically for the video footage?

Or will that automatically be sent to me when it’s available as per my original application?

Also if there is the opportunity for me to to expidite this request by coming to the police department in person, I am very happy to that.

Kind regards

Ben Ashford

6462761017
Ben.ashford@mailonline.com

From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon Ben,

At this time, the video footage is still exempt from disclosure. You are more than welcome to check in periodically!

Have a wonderful day!

Respectfully,

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From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Morning Everyone,

Attached is the requested Search Warrant associated with agency case # 18-005410, as it has now been unsealed.

Have a wonderful day!

Respectfully,

[2018_11_05_09_31_18_Page_1]
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PLEASE NOTE: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from the Town of Jupiter officials and employees regarding public business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. The views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect those of the Town of Jupiter. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message, and please delete it from your computer. Thank you.

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From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Per direction from our legal counsel, and based on the temporary hold that was placed by Judge Marx yesterday, we will not be releasing any additional documents and/or evidence in reference to this case pending outcome of a subsequent hearing that has been set for Monday, April 29th at 1330hrs.

Have a wonderful evening!

Respectfully,

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PLEASE NOTE: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from the Town of Jupiter officials and employees regarding public business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. The views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect those of the Town of Jupiter. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message, and please delete it from your computer. Thank you.

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Thank you for the update.
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~ellyn santiago
Heavy.com
860-333-0154

From: Jupiter Police Department

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Below you will find a link and login information for an FTP site containing releasable documents in reference to the Orchids of Asia (JPD case # 18-005410) investigation, and all subsequent solicitation cases.

Website:

http://jdocs.jupiter.fl.us/login.html

Login Credentials:

Username: TOJPDRR
Password: HrY5Mzd

There are a large number of requestors, so if you are not immediately able to access the content please be patient and try again after some time. Once you are done on the site, please remember to logout, as it may speed up access for other requestors; this site will be kept active for a period of two weeks, until Tuesday, May 28th, 2019.

Pursuant to Judge Marx's Order Granting Motion for Protective Order, which was granted on Thursday, May 9th, 2019, all video (including BWC footage) and audio is currently sealed and cannot be disclosed publicly.

At this time, all requests are considered completed. If you require additional information, please submit a subsequent request, and it will be processed accordingly in order of receipt.

Should you have any questions, please contact our legal counsel, Joanne O'Connor, directly at (561) 650 0498.

Have a wonderful day!

Respectfully,

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PLEASE NOTE: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from the Town of Jupiter officials and employees regarding public business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. The views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect those of the Town of Jupiter. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message, and please delete it from your computer. Thank you.

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From:

Thank you!

Quick question: when/if video is unsealed, will it appear in the FTP site?

~ellyn santiago
Heavy.com
860-333-0154

From:

We would like to but have not confirmed the ability to do so with the IT folks (it will depend on the size of the video(s) permitted to be released). We will notify the media if anything is added to the FTP site.

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