April 11, 2023
Re: Rolando Fuentes, DOB: 3/22/1976
Dear Sir or Madam:
This is a request for records under the provisions of G.L. c. 66, § 10, and 950 CMR 32.00, et seq. The term “records” is used in its broadest definition, including all relevant books, papers, maps, photographs, recorded tapes, financial statements, statistical tabulations, or other documentary materials or data, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received by any officer or employee of this agency. G.L. c. 4, § 7(26). 950 CMR 32.03
Requests:
1. Any and all records including witness statements given in connection with any investigation of criminal activity of Rolando Fuentes;
2. Any and all records containing references to Rolando Fuentes;
3. Any and all correspondence to, from, or referencing Rolando Fuentes;
4. Any and all reports or records pertaining to investigations or interviews prior to, during, or after the investigation of the homicide of Rolando Fuentes.
In the event any requested records are withheld as being exempt from disclosure, please identify such records in as much detail as possible and indicate the exemption(s) claimed to authorize each particular withholding. (950 CMR 32.08(1)) If any requested records are released with deletions, please indicate the exemptions(s) claimed to authorize each particular deletion. (Id.) I further respectfully request that your agency exercise its discretion to release any records which may be technically exempt, but where withholding serves no important public interest.
I have enclosed a news article relating to Mr. Fuentes’s death as proof thereof for your records. Please feel free contact me with any estimate of costs and fees, or to address any difficulties you may encounter with regards to this request. Please note that failure to respond to this request within ten (10) days is deemed a denial of the request, initiating the appeals procedure. (950 CMR 32.08(1)(2))
Respectfully,
/s/ Amy Codagnone
Amy Codagnone
Dear Amy Codagnone,
Attached are all records the Methuen Police Department ("MPD") has on record involving Rolando Fuentes, DOB: 03/22/1976. Please be advised, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law c. 4 §. 7(26), Exemption C: The Privacy Exemption: personal identifying information of the other involved parties have been redacted, such as dates of birth, social security numbers, phone numbers and home addresses.
The MPD does not have any documentation relating to the homicide of Rolando Fuentes and subsequent investigation due to the incident occurring in Lawrence Massachusetts, which was investigated by the Lawrence Police Department.
If you have any additional questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at (978) 983-8745.
Request Date
2023-04-11
Agency Tracking
2023-0094
Acquisition Notes
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