Missing and Murdered Persons (Maryland State Police)
| Tracking # |
22-1005 |
| Multi Request | Missing and Murdered Persons |
| Submitted | March 16, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Rachael Rosselet
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Basic information on all open cases of missing and murdered persons (including juveniles) within the state; this basic information can include but is not limited to: person name, age, DOB, incident date, case closure date, county/jurisdiction in which person was reported missing.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage. All of the information will also be shown on uncovered.com/cases
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
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.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Rachael Rosselet
From: Maryland State Police
RE: PIA# 22-1005
Requesting: Basic Information on All Open Cases of Missing and Murdered
Persons (Including Juveniles) Within the State
On March 16, 2022, the Maryland State Police received your request made
under the Public Information Act (Annotated Code of Maryland, General
Provisions Article §§ 4-101 through 4-601) for the information captioned
above.
Please be advised open cases cannot be released pursuant to GP § 4-351(b). What
we may be able to provide is the number of open cases related to missing
and murdered persons, but only those being investigated by the Maryland
State Police. This agency does not collect the requested information from
the balance of law enforcement agencies in the state. If you are looking
for the state's total, you would need to contact each agency separately.
Please advise if you want me to proceed with the open case count. If we
are asked to proceed, it will take us more than 10 working days to complete
the request, but it will be completed within 30 days from your response to
this email.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns
regarding your request.
Sincerely,
Sara Rinta
Public Information Act Assistant
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Mark Urbanik -State Police- <mark.urbanik1@maryland.gov>
Date: Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 8:42 AM
Subject: Fwd: 22-1005
To: Sara M. Rinta -State Police- <saram.rinta@maryland.gov>
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*Mark Urbanik*
Director, Analysis & Transparency
Maryland Department of State Police
Headquarters / Planning & Research
1201 Reisterstown Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 653-4253(O)
Website <https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx> | Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/MarylandStatePolice>| Twitter
<https://twitter.com/MDSP>
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: MSP PIA -State Police- <msp.pia@maryland.gov>
Date: Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 3:13 PM
Subject: 22-1005
To: Mark Urbanik -State Police- <mark.urbanik1@maryland.gov>
see below
kw
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From: <requests@muckrock.com>
Date: Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 1:17 PM
Subject: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Missing and Murdered
Persons (Maryland State Police)
To: <msp.pia@maryland.gov>
Maryland State Police
PIA Office
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
March 16, 2022
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the
following records:
Basic information on all open cases of missing and murdered persons
(including juveniles) within the state; this basic information can include
but is not limited to: person name, age, DOB, incident date, case closure
date, county/jurisdiction in which person was reported missing.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this
request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made
available to the general public free of charge as part of the public
information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the
news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for
commercial usage. All of the information will also be shown on
uncovered.com/cases
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for
screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read
print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for
example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
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.
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 calendar
days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Rachael Rosselet
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Maryland Department of State Police
Central Records Division
1711 Belmont Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21244
(410) 281-2700 (M)
Website <https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx> | Facebook
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*Sara Rinta*
PIA Assistant - Analysis & Transparency Section
Maryland Department of State Police
Headquarters / Planning & Research
1201 Reisterstown Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
410-653-4480 (Office)
Website <https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx> | Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/MarylandStatePolice>| Twitter
<https://twitter.com/MDSP>
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 16, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #22-1005.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Maryland State Police
Dear Requester,
Message received.
In the response sent to you on March 17, 2022, it was
advised that open cases cannot be released pursuant to GP § 4-351(b).
What we may be able to provide is the number of open
cases related to missing and murdered persons, but only those being
investigated by the Maryland State Police. This agency does not collect the
requested information from the balance of law enforcement agencies in the
state. If you are looking for the state's total, you would need to contact
each agency separately.
If you wish to proceed with the open case count of those
cases being investigated by the Maryland State Police, please respond to
this email advising you wish to do so, so that we can proceed with your
request.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Sara Rinta
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[image: Changing Maryland for the Better]
*Sara Rinta*
PIA Assistant - Analysis & Transparency Section
Maryland Department of State Police
Headquarters / Planning & Research
1201 Reisterstown Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208
410-653-4480 (Office)
Website <https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx> | Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/MarylandStatePolice>| Twitter
<https://twitter.com/MDSP>
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