Dear Nik Hatziefstathiou:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of North Port. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, the Public Records Act. Your request was received in this office on 6/2/2023 and given the reference number P004061-060223 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

AtNight Media (formerly Original Media Group) requests video, audio, and photographic files from police responses to the home of Brian Laundrie.

(1) Background.

This Request for Information relates to Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito, a 22-year-old resident of North Port, Florida, who was traveling with her boyfriend in and around Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming in late August 2021. She was reported missing on September 11, 2021 and subsequently found dead on September 19, 2021. On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Teton County Coroner's Office announced her manner of death was determined to be homicide.

On September 22, 2021, the U.S. District Court of Wyoming issued a federal arrest warrant in connection to the murder for Brian Laundrie.

(2) Request.

This Request seeks material relating to police activity at the Brian Laundrie’s residence (the “Laundries Residence”). The address is 4343 Wabasso Avenue in North Port, Florida.

(2.1) Body-cam footage from the interactions with Brian, Christopher and/or Roberta Laundrie (collectively the “Laundries Family”) from May 25, 2021 to Present Day at the Laundrie Residence.

(2.2) Reports, written notes, or photos taken at both calls for service from September 1, 2021 to Present Day from the Laundry Residence.

(2.3) Audio recordings of any 911 calls from the Laundry Residence from September 1, 2021 to Present Day.
(2.4) Video or audio (i.e. recorded phone calls, body-cam, etc.) of any members of the Laundrie Family taken by members of the North Port Police Department from September 1, 2021 to Present Day.

If more audio, video or photographs than what was initially released exists, we kindly ask for those to be included.

If this request is unclear, please contact me to allow revisions rather than deny the request. Similarly, if the requested data are available only in part, please fulfill the portion of the request that is available rather than denying it in full. For example, notes or reports are available/subject to release but personal identifying information are not, reply with the report summary and omit sensitive 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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Nik Hatziefstathiou

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Good afternoon, at this time we have no responsive records. The FBI has not concluded their investigations. Therefore, this is still an active investigation. Once the FBI provides official conclusion of their investigations we will only be providing information in accordance with F.S.S. 119.”

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
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North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of June 02, 2023., Reference # P004061-060223. Dear Nik Hatziefstathiou, The City of North Port received a public records request from you on June 02, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

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

AtNight Media (formerly Original Media Group) requests video, audio, and photographic files from police responses to the home of Brian Laundrie.

(1) Background.

This Request for Information relates to Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito, a 22-year-old resident of North Port, Florida, who was traveling with her boyfriend in and around Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming in late August 2021. She was reported missing on September 11, 2021 and subsequently found dead on September 19, 2021. On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Teton County Coroner's Office announced her manner of death was determined to be homicide.

On September 22, 2021, the U.S. District Court of Wyoming issued a federal arrest warrant in connection to the murder for Brian Laundrie.

(2) Request.

This Request seeks material relating to police activity at the Brian Laundrie’s residence (the “Laundries Residence”). The address is 4343 Wabasso Avenue in North Port, Florida.

(2.1) Body-cam footage from the interactions with Brian, Christopher and/or Roberta Laundrie (collectively the “Laundries Family”) from May 25, 2021 to Present Day at the Laundrie Residence.
(2.2) Reports, written notes, or photos taken at both calls for service from September 1, 2021 to Present Day from the Laundry Residence.
(2.3) Audio recordings of any 911 calls from the Laundry Residence from September 1, 2021 to Present Day.
(2.4) Video or audio (i.e. recorded phone calls, body-cam, etc.) of any members of the Laundrie Family taken by members of the North Port Police Department from September 1, 2021 to Present Day.

If more audio, video or photographs than what was initially released exists, we kindly ask for those to be included.

If this request is unclear, please contact me to allow revisions rather than deny the request. Similarly, if the requested data are available only in part, please fulfill the portion of the request that is available rather than denying it in full. For example, notes or reports are available/subject to release but personal identifying information are not, reply with the report summary and omit sensitive 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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Nik Hatziefstathiou

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Police Department Department

We are in receipt of your request. Thank you for sending the correspondence. Per our Captain we are now able to proceed with the release of records, providing information in accordance with F.S.S. 119. Please know there are several other extensive requests ahead of yours and it could take a week to identify the volume of responsive records in order to provide you with an applicable cost estimate. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
lyates@northportpdfl.gov<mailto:lyates@northportpdfl.gov>
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Hello, we are in the process of identifying records responsive to your request. Can you please clarify the following:

Your request states: “AtNight Media (formerly Original Media Group) requests video, audio, and photographic files from police responses to the home of Brian Laundrie.” Are you wanting a specific time period?
Your request states: “2) This Request seeks material relating to police activity at the Brian Laundrie’s residence (the “Laundries Residence”)”.
Are you wanting a specific time period?
What do you mean by “material”?
Your request states: “2.2) Reports, written notes, or photos taken at both calls for service from September 1, 2021 to Present Day from the Laundry Residence. What do you mean by “at both calls for service”?

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
lyates@northportpdfl.gov<mailto:lyates@northportpdfl.gov>
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Hello, we are in receipt of the following clarifications you provided:

1. Time Period: From Sept. 1, 2021 to Present Day
2. Same time period as above and material meaning any material that would generally be released upon request (i.e. notes, bodycam, audio, etc).
3. Must be typo re “both calls for service.” Let’s do all calls for service from the timeframe above.

Additional question, your original message says “(2.1) Body-cam footage from the interactions with Brian, Christopher and/or Roberta Laundrie (collectively the “Laundries Family”) from May 25, 2021 to Present Day at the Laundrie Residence.” Was May 25, 2021 for Body-cam a typo since you are indicating the time period in 2 above for material (including bodycam) is Sept. 1,2021?

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
lyates@northportpdfl.gov<mailto:lyates@northportpdfl.gov>
www.northportfl.gov<http://www.northportfl.gov/>

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We have received your clarification: “Yes—sorry about that. Let’s do from Sept. 1, 2021 — Present Day.” We are working on the estimate according to all your clarifications. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
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Hello Nik, I received your message checking in. We are still working on identifying and quantifying all responsive records pertaining to your request. With your previous clarifications what is understood is that you are asking for
All records (video, audio, photos, files, reports, written notes etc.) relating to police activity at 4343 Wabasso Avenue From Sept. 1, 2021 to Present Day. Please know this is very broad and extensive so it will take a little longer to research in order to give you an estimated cost for review and redaction of all the records including body cam, dashcam, photos, audio and documents. Thank you for your patience.

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
lyates@northportpdfl.gov<mailto:lyates@northportpdfl.gov>
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Hello Nik, we have completed the process of identifying and quantifying all responsive records pertaining to your request. With your previous clarifications what is understood is that you are asking for All records (video, audio, photos, files, reports, written notes etc.) relating to police activity at 4343 Wabasso Avenue From Sept. 1, 2021 to Present Day. Please see the attached estimate, this is only an estimate and final fees could be higher or lower than quoted. The City of North Port requires a fifty percent (50%) deposit on all estimates over fifty dollars ($50.00) and the work will not commence until receipt of the deposit payment. The deposit amount due is $2,467.23. This payment may be made in person with cash, check, MC or Visa, or a check by mail. Please do not remit the full estimate as the final cost may be higher or lower depending on actual time used. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
lyates@northportpdfl.gov<mailto:lyates@northportpdfl.gov>
www.northportfl.gov<http://www.northportfl.gov/>

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Hello, the estimate was based on the following:
BWC/Photos 153.5 hours
Audio 3 hours
Reports 37.99 hours
Total 194. 49 x 25.37 = 4,934.21

There were 931 calls for service “relating to police activity at 4343 Wabasso Avenue From Sept. 1, 2021 to present day”.
Yes, you may modify your request to a be more specific as to what you are wanting.
Just let me know what you would like and we will research to find it and then we will provide you with an estimated cost.

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
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Hello, our office was closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the storm. We are in receipt of your modification to your request. Please know what is understood is that at this time you would like:
Just the BWC of the initial responding officer and a sergeant/higher officer on scene (if applicable) for the following occurrences

* Date of initial contact with Laundrie family
* Date of search warrant at Laundrie residence
* Date Brian Laundrie was reported missing
* Date Brian Laundrie was found dead

I will search for these items and calculate a cost estimate based on the above. Due to the volume and overlapping of the calls this will take some time to find the specific items pertaining to your request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
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Please see the attached invoice for your request as modified to:
BWC of the initial responding officer and a sergeant/higher officer on scene (if applicable) for the following occurrences

* Date of initial contact with Laundrie family
* Date of search warrant at Laundrie residence – there is no BWC
* Date Brian Laundrie was reported missing
* Date Brian Laundrie was found dead – there is no BWC

The total estimated cost is $570.83. This is only an estimate, the final fees could be higher or lower than quoted based on the actual time spent. The City of North Port requires a fifty percent (50%) deposit on all estimates over fifty dollars ($50.00) and the work will not commence until receipt of the deposit payment. This invoice is for the deposit amount due of $285.41. This payment may be made in person with cash, check, MC or Visa, or a check by mail to: North Port Police Department, 4980 City Hall Blvd, North Port, FL 34286. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
lyates@northportpdfl.gov<mailto:lyates@northportpdfl.gov>
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Hello Nik, I have revised the estimate and deposit invoice back to the original. Please do not remit the full estimate of $4934.21 as the final cost may be higher or lower depending on actual time used. The invoice attached is for the 50% deposit amount due of $2,467.23. This payment may be made in person with cash, check, MC or Visa, or a check by mail. Work will not commence until receipt of the deposit payment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
lyates@northportpdfl.gov<mailto:lyates@northportpdfl.gov>
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Good morning, I will take a look at records of the “date Brian Laundrie was reported missing” and will provide a cost estimate for that portion.
Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
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Good morning, still working on estimate for the date requested. Should have it for you by tomorrow.

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
lyates@northportpdfl.gov<mailto:lyates@northportpdfl.gov>
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Nik, to provide just the CAD report and incident report for the Brian Laundrie missing persons case date of 9/17 and the 9/17 body worn camera video for the Brian Laundrie missing persons case, the total estimated cost would be $253.70 for an estimated 10.5 hrs of work (there is no charge for the first 30 minutes).

If you want to proceed with this let me know and I will modify your original request to reflect the above and I will send you an invoice for the 50% deposit of $126.85 which is required to start the work. Please be aware for extensive requests there is an estimated turnaround time of 8-12 weeks. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
lyates@northportpdfl.gov<mailto:lyates@northportpdfl.gov>
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Hello Nik, to proceed with the request we need to receive the deposit payment. This payment may be made in person with cash, check, MC or Visa, or a check by mail to: North Port Police Department, 4980 City Hall Blvd, North Port, FL 34286. We are also able to process payment by credit card over the phone. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
4980 City Hall Boulevard
North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
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Hello Nik, our office was closed yesterday for President’s Day. Your original request was modified by you in December and a quote was provided for the revised request. We just received your deposit payment which is required before we start the work. I have attached a copy of your receipt. As previously mentioned, the estimated turnaround time is 8-12 weeks. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
Linda M. Yates
Records Manager
North Port Police Department
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North Port, Florida 34286
Phone 941.429.7311
Fax 941.429.7391
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