James “Russell” Bolton records
| Submitted | May 3, 2019 |
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From: Nick Martin
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
All records involving the recent investigation into James “Russell” Bolton, 51, who was the subject of this Seattle Times article: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/washington-state-man-accused-of-posing-as-mexican-drug-cartel-to-extort-members-of-his-right-wing-militia/
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Nick Martin
From: Stevens County Sheriff's Office
Dear Mr. Nick Martin
We are in receipt of your Public Records Request. We are still processing your request and will need additional time to complete your request. We should have your request to you in 10-15 business days.
We believe this is responsive to your request, if not, please let us know.
Thank you.
Sasha Blackman
Civil Legal Assistant
Stevens County Prosecutors Office
215 S. Oak , Room 110
Colville, WA 99114
From: Nick Martin
Thank you for your reply, Sasha.
Nick Martin
From: Stevens County Sheriff's Office
Dear Mr. Martin:
There are twelve discs of records responsive to your request. Per RCW 42.56 we charge $.30 (30 cents) per disc. The total cost of your request is $3.60. If you would like the records mailed to you, we will need a self-addressed postage pre-paid envelope, along with a check or money order in the amount of $3.60, prior to mailing the records. Otherwise, the records can be picked up at our office.
Per RCW 42.56.230(5) financial account numbers have been redacted from the records. We believe this has been responsive to your request.
Christina Radzimska
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Stevens County
215 S. Oak, Room 110
Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-7500
Fax: (509) 684-7589
From: Nick Martin
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $3.60 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
From: Stevens County Sheriff's Office
Dear Mr. Martin:
We have received your Check for $3.60. We did not receive your self-addressed stamped envelope yet though. We would need that in order to send your records out.
Thank you.
Sasha Blackman
Civil Legal Assistant
Stevens County Prosecutors Office
215 S. Oak , Room 110
Colville, WA 99114
From: Nick Martin
Hi Sasha,
A self-addressed stamped envelope should be headed your way now. Sorry for the delay.
Nick Martin
From: Stevens County Sheriff's Office
Thank you Mr. Martin!
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From: Stevens County Sheriff's Office
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 3, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Stevens County Sheriff's Office
Dear Mr. Martin
We received your envelope yesterday and also, sent the 12 disc out.
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From: Nick Martin
Thank you! I'll look forward to getting them.
Nick
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