Records relating or referring to Alton Alexander Nolen

Joe Wertz filed this request with the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States of America.
Tracking #

1358634-001

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From: Joe Wertz

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

Any and all records relating or referring to Alton Alexander Nolen.

I also request a date of expected fulfillment of this request and that fees be waived because this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment, if available, or DVD/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 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Joe Wertz
Reporter, StateImpact Oklahoma
stateimpact.npr.org/oklahoma

From: Sobonya, David P. (RMD) (FBI)

Dear Mr. Wertz,

The FBI has received your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy (FOIPA) request and it will be forwarded to Initial Processing for review. Your request will be processed under the provisions of FOIPA and a response will be mailed to you at a later date.

Requests for fee waivers and expedited processing will be addressed once your request has been assigned an FOIPA request number. You will receive written notification of the FBI's decision.

Information regarding the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy is available at https://www.fbi.gov<http://www.fbi.gov>/, by clicking on the SERVICES link at the top of the homepage and then click on the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy picture, or the direct link is: https://www.fbi.gov/services/records-management/foia, or by accessing the U. S. Department of Justice at https://www.justice.gov/oip. If you require additional assistance please contact us at foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov.

Thank you,

David P. Sobonya
Public Information Officer/GIS
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
Ofc: (540) 868-4593
Direct: (540) 868-4286
Fax: (540) 868-4391/4997

From: FOIPAQUESTIONS

Dear Mr. Wertz,
The request was received on 09-27-2016 (actual date request was scanned into the FOIPA Document Processing System) and assigned FOIPA Request Number #1358634-000. The request was closed on 11-07-2016 due to failure to respond to correspondence that was mailed to your attention on 09-30-2016 within the required 30 day timeframe.
Please verify a current mailing address in order for us to resend the material.
Information regarding the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy is available at http://www.fbi.gov<http://www.fbi.gov>/ or http://www.fbi.gov/foia/. If you require additional assistance please contact the Public Information Officer.
Thank you,

Holly Early
Government Information Specialist
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
PIO: (540) 868-4593
Direct: (540) 868-4854
Fax: (540) 868-4391/4997
E-mail: foiparequest@ic.fbi.gov<mailto:foiparequest@ic.fbi.gov>
Questions E-mail: foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov<mailto:foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov>

Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at http://www.fbi.gov/foia

Please check the status of your request online at https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps. Status updates are performed on a weekly basis.

From: Joe Wertz

Holly,

My current work mailing address is:

Joe Wertz
StateImpact Oklahoma
860 Van Vleet Oval
RM 313
Norman, OK 73019

Is standard U.S. Mail the primary means of communication with the FBI when it comes to FOIA requests?

Sincerely,

Joe Wertz
Reporter, StateImpact Oklahoma
stateimpact.npr.org/oklahoma

From: FOIPAQUESTIONS

Good afternoon,

The FBI has received your additional correspondence regarding your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy (FOIPA) request and it has been forwarded to the assigned analyst for review. A new copy will be forthcoming.

Additional information regarding the FOIPA may be accessed at http://www.fbi.gov/ or http://www.fbi.gov/foia/.

If you require additional assistance please contact me.

Thank you,

Holly Early
Government Information Specialist
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
PIO: (540) 868-4593
Direct: (540) 868-4854
Fax: (540) 868-4391/4997
E-mail: foiparequest@ic.fbi.gov<mailto:foiparequest@ic.fbi.gov>
Questions E-mail: foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov<mailto:foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov>

Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at http://www.fbi.gov/foia

Please check the status of your request online at https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps. Status updates are performed on a weekly basis.

From: FOIPAQUESTIONS

Dear Mr. Wertz,

As previously indicated, the request was received on 09-27-2016 (actual date request was scanned into the FOIPA Document Processing System) and assigned FOIPA Request Number #1358634-000. The request was closed on 11-07-2016 due to failure to respond to correspondence that was mailed to your attention on 09-30-2016 within the required 30 day timeframe.

Thank you,

Holly Early
Government Information Specialist
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
PIO Line: (540) 868-4593
Direct: (540) 868-4854
Fax: (540) 868-4391 or (450)868-4997
Questions E-mail: foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov<mailto:foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov>

Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at http://www.fbi.gov/foia

Please check the status of your request online at https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps. Status updates are performed on a weekly basis.

From: Joe Wertz

Holly,

I never received the correspondence. On 12/19, you wrote "Please verify a current mailing address in order for us to resend the material," which I promptly did. That indicated to me the request would be re-opened. I have never received the material. What is the fastest way to proceed?

My mailing address, again:

Joe Wertz
StateImpact Oklahoma
860 Van Vleet Oval
RM 313
Norman, OK 73019

Please advise.

Sincerely,

Joe Wertz
Reporter, StateImpact Oklahoma
stateimpact.npr.org/oklahoma

From: FOIPAQUESTIONS

Dear Mr. Wertz,

Thank you for the response. I'm not sure why you didn't receive a new copy after providing your updated address; I'll personally reach out to Initial Processing today to ensure it is re-mailed.

Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance.

Thank you,

Holly Early
Government Information Specialist
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
PIO Line: (540) 868-4593
Direct: (540) 868-4854
Fax: (540) 868-4391 or (450)868-4997
Questions E-mail: foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov<mailto:foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov>

Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at http://www.fbi.gov/foia

Please check the status of your request online at https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps. Status updates are performed on a weekly basis.

From: FOIPAQUESTIONS

Dear Mr. Wertz,

In the meantime while you await the letter, the following information is what is needed to proceed with the request:

You have requested records concerning one or more third party individuals (i.e., Alton Nolen). The FBI recognizes an important privacy interest in the requested information. You may receive greater access to these records (if they exist) by providing one of the following: (1) an authorization and consent from the individual(s) (i.e., express authorization and consent of the third party); (2) proof of death (i.e., proof that your subject is deceased); or (3) a justification that the public interest in disclosure outweighs personal privacy (i.e., a clear demonstration that the public interest in disclosure outweighs personal property interests).

The U. S. Department of Justice CERTIFICATION OF IDENTITY (Authorization to Release Information to Another Person)-FORM DOJ-361<https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/u-s-department-of-justice-form-361-certification-of-identity.pdf/view> can be used to provide consent. The form is also available at http://www.fbi.gov<http://www.fbi.gov>/, http://www.fbi.gov/foia/<http://foia.fbi.gov> or http://www.justice.gov/oip/. Note-please provide the following information on the OPTIONAL: Authorization to Release Information to Another Person line: Your name, title/business (if applicable) and a complete and current mailing address. Acceptable forms of proof of death include; obituaries, death certificates, recognized sources that can be documented, written media, Who's Who in America, FBI file that indicates person is deceased or the Social Security Death Index. A waiver or proof of death is not required if date of birth is 100 years ago or greater. Note-a web link in itself does not satisfy proof of death.

Please return the form or letter to one of the following: by mail: FBI, Attn: FOIPA Request, 170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843, or by fax: (540) 868-4391/4997. You may submit an attachment listing additional information that may aid in locating responsive records. Please place your name and contact information on the attachment. Alternatively, for deceased individuals, you may utilize our eFOIPA portal (https://efoia.fbi.gov) to submit your request electronically. The portal is available Monday through Friday, 4am to 10pm EST.

Information regarding the Freedom of Information/Privacy Act is available at http://www.fbi.gov<http://www.fbi.gov>/ or http://www.fbi.gov/foia/. If you require additional assistance please contact the Public Information Officer.

Thank you,

Holly Early
Government Information Specialist
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
PIO Line: (540) 868-4593
Direct: (540) 868-4854
Fax: (540) 868-4391 or (450)868-4997
Questions E-mail: foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov<mailto:foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov>

Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at http://www.fbi.gov/foia

Please check the status of your request online at https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps. Status updates are performed on a weekly basis.

From: Joe Wertz

Holly:

Pursuant to your 1/20/2017 correspondence in reference to my request for information on Alton Alexander Nolen/FOIPA #1358634-000:

Nolen is on trial for murder and assault after a highly-publicized September 2014 attack in Moore, Oklahoma. FBI assisted with the high-profile investigation, of which the public interest in disclosure outweighs personal property interests.

Please contact me if you have any questions about my request, which I've also made in writing/U.S. mail per instructions.

Sincerely,

Joe Wertz

Reporter
joe@stateimpactoklahoma.org
405-325-3028
860 Van Vleet Oval, RM 300
Norman, OK 73019

From: FOIPAQUESTIONS

Dear Mr. Wertz,

The FBI has received your additional correspondence regarding a public interest argument for your Freedom of Information Act/Privacy (FOIPA) request and it has been forwarded to the assigned analyst for review. A response will be forthcoming.

Additional information regarding the FOIPA may be accessed at http://www.fbi.gov/ or http://www.fbi.gov/foia/.

If you require additional assistance please contact me.

Thank you,

Holly Early
Government Information Specialist
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
PIO Line: (540) 868-4593
Direct: (540) 868-4854
Fax: (540) 868-4391 or (450)868-4997
Questions E-mail: foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov<mailto:foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov>

Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at http://www.fbi.gov/foia

Please check the status of your request online at https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps. Status updates are performed on a weekly basis.

From: Federal Bureau of Investigation

An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.

From: FOIPAQUESTIONS

Dear Mr. Wertz,
The request was received on 09-27-2016 (actual date request was scanned into the FOIPA Document Processing System) and assigned FOIPA Request Number #1358634-000. This request was closed 11-07-2016. Your request was reopened upon receipt of additional correspondence on 01-27-2017 as 1358634-001. The request was closed on 02-28-2017. Correspondence was mailed to your attention on 02-28-2017.
Please contact us if you do not receive the letter in the coming days.
Information regarding the Freedom of Information Act/Privacy is available at http://www.fbi.gov<http://www.fbi.gov>/ or http://www.fbi.gov/foia/. If you require additional assistance please contact the Public Information Officer.
Thank you,

Holly Early
Government Information Specialist
Record/Information Dissemination Section (RIDS)
FBI-Records Management Division
170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843
PIO Line: (540) 868-4593
Direct: (540) 868-4854
Fax: (540) 868-4391 or (450)868-4997
Questions E-mail: foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov<mailto:foipaquestions@ic.fbi.gov>

Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at http://www.fbi.gov/foia

Please check the status of your request online at https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps. Status updates are performed on a weekly basis.

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