Ryan Kloepping, Sheriff at Carroll County | https://www.carrollcountyil.gov/
Ryan Kloepping, Sheriff at Carroll County | https://www.carrollcountyil.gov/
FOIA Request to Carroll County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office by NW Illinois News, seeking comprehensive arrest records for the year 2023. The request, dated September 24, 2025, aims to obtain detailed information about all arrests made within that calendar year.
The requested data includes a variety of specific details such as the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, the request seeks booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types and locations of crimes committed, and dates of those crimes. The information is sought in an electronic format to facilitate easier access and analysis.
As part of their professional duties in gathering and reporting news to the public, NW Illinois News has emphasized the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability in governmental affairs. They have also requested a fee waiver on the grounds that they are members of the media. This request is supported by their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency through FOIA requests and other legal means.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
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