2016-2022 Firearm Seizure Records
| Tracking # |
2022-FOIA-05498 |
| Submitted | April 14, 2022 |
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From: Roland Hesmondhalgh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A monthly breakdown of firearms seized in the Washington DC area from January 2016 to March of 2022. The breakdown should be rifles, shotguns, pistols, and how many of each type fall under the "ghost gun" or 80% firearm category.
Specifics regarding caliber would also be appreciated - since every firearm seized is test fired, per MPD protocol - but is not required.
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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Roland Hesmondhalgh
From: Metropolitan Police Department
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From: Metropolitan Police Department
This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Roland Hesmondhalgh, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: Assigned for Processing Request ID: 2022-FOIA-05498 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:A monthly breakdown of firearms seized in the Washington DC area from January 216 to March of 222. The breakdown should be rifles, shotguns, pistols, and how many of each type fall under the "ghost gun" or 8% firearm category.Specifics regarding caliber would also be appreciated - since every firearm seized is test fired, per MPD protocol - but is not required.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Roland HesmondhalghUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/216 To 3/31/222) Regards,
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From: Metropolitan Police Department
Dear Mr. Hesmondhalgh, This office is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.Your FOIA request number is 2021-FOIA-05498 and your assigned FOIA Specialistis: Tara Branch. If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact yourassigned FOIA Specialist, who is included in this e-mail. Be advised, dueto the current public health emergency, our office is working remotely and canbe reached via e-mail. For ease of reference, we ask that you have your FOIARequest Number available when you contact our office. NOTE: Pursuant to D.C. Official Code §2-532(c), there is a 15 business day statutory allotted time, subject tothe possibility of a ten (10) business day extension from the date of receiptto respond to a FOIA request. If your request is for Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage, there is a25 business day statutory allotted time, subject to the possibility of 15working-day extension from the date of receipt to respond to a Body Worn Camera (BWC) request. REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED SERVICE If you seek expedited service relating to your FOIArequest, please be advised, there is no provision or authority under theDistrict of Columbia Freedom of Information Act laws, to provide expeditedservice. Therefore, your request will be processed under the provision ofthe D.C. Official Code §§ 2-531 et seq. Regards, Latrina Crumlin Staff Assistant Freedom of Information Act(FOIA) Office Metropolitan Police Department 300 Indiana Ave NW, RM 4153 Washington, DC 2000
From: Metropolitan Police Department
This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Roland Hesmondhalgh, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: In Process Request ID: 2022-FOIA-05498 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:A monthly breakdown of firearms seized in the Washington DC area from January 216 to March of 222. The breakdown should be rifles, shotguns, pistols, and how many of each type fall under the "ghost gun" or 8% firearm category.Specifics regarding caliber would also be appreciated - since every firearm seized is test fired, per MPD protocol - but is not required.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Roland HesmondhalghUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/216 To 3/31/222) Regards,
DC Government FOIA Portal
From: Metropolitan Police Department
From: Metropolitan Police Department
This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Roland Hesmondhalgh, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: Closed Request ID: 2022-FOIA-05498 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:A monthly breakdown of firearms seized in the Washington DC area from January 216 to March of 222. The breakdown should be rifles, shotguns, pistols, and how many of each type fall under the "ghost gun" or 8% firearm category.Specifics regarding caliber would also be appreciated - since every firearm seized is test fired, per MPD protocol - but is not required.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Roland HesmondhalghUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ (Date Range for Record Search: From 1/1/216 To 3/31/222) Regards,
DC Government FOIA Portal
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