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Home My Public Portal AboutPRR 20-2763 Comprehensive Investigative Solutions, Inc 120 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33334 The Town of Gulfstream Police Department-Custodian of Public Records Date: January 8, 2020 To whom it may concern, This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copies of any and all police reports and supplemental reports regarding case # 19-2455 which occurred at 1330 N. Ocean Boulevard and was reported on December 24, 2019. I agree that I will compensate you for the actual cost of duplication of any of the records that I have requested. Please note that Florida State Statue 119.07 (2)(a) of the Public Records Law provides that a person who has custody of a public record and who asserts that an exemption applies to particular public records or part of such record shall delete or excise from the record only that portion of the record with respect to which an exemption has been asserted and validly applies, and such person shall produce the remainder of such record for inspection and examination. This section further provides that if the person who has custody of a public record contends that the record or part of it is exempt from inspection, he shall state the basis of the exemption which he contends is applicable to the record, inc luding statutory citation to an exemption created or afforded by statue, and if requested, by the person seeking the right under this sub-section to inspect, examine, or copy the record, he shall state in writing and with particularity the reasons for his conclusion that the record is exempt. It is hereby requested that you state, in writing, both the statutory citation to an exemption that you claim applicable to any requested record and specific reasons for a conclusion that the record is exempt. Sincerely, John Sinks John Sinks, President (954)650-5440 TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via e-mail January 10, 2020 John Sinks [mail to: jsinks@mycisinvestigation.com] Re: GS #2762 (Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell ID #751), 2763 (Case #19-2455) and 2764 (Case #18-1964) GS #2762: This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copy of all documents related to Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell’s personnel file to include: Application, Training Records and any/all miscellaneous documents contained there-in. Including but not limited to any/all documents related to disciplinary action 2. Copy of Sgt. O’Donnell’s Internal Affairs Files of any/all cases where he is listed as subject. GS #2763: This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copies of any and all police reports and supplemental reports regarding case # 19-2455 which occurred at 1330 N. Ocean Boulevard and was reported on December 24, 2019. I agree that I will compensate you for the actual cost of duplication of any of the records that I have requested. GS #2764: This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copies of any and all police reports and supplemental reports regarding case # 18-1964 which occurred at 1424 N. Ocean Boulevard and was reported on September 15, 2018. Dear John Sinks [mail to: jsinks@mycisinvestigation.com]: The Town of Gulf Stream has received your public records request dated January 8, 2020. You should be able to view your original requests at the following links: http://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/0/doc/169119/Page1.aspx http://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/0/doc/169120/Page1.aspx http://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/0/doc/169121/Page1.aspx The Town will use its very best efforts to respond to you in a reasonable amount of time with the appropriate response or an estimated cost to respond. Sincerely, Reneé Rowan Basel As requested by Rita Taylor Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via e-mail January 14, 2020 John Sinks [mail to: jsinks@mycisinvestigation.com] Re: GS #2762 (Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell ID #751), 2763 (Case #19-2455) and 2764 (Case #18-1964) GS #2762: This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copy of all documents related to Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell’s personnel file to include: Application, Training Records and any/all miscellaneous documents contained there-in. Including but not limited to any/all documents related to disciplinary action 2. Copy of Sgt. O’Donnell’s Internal Affairs Files of any/all cases where he is listed as subject. GS #2763: This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copies of any and all police reports and supplemental reports regarding case # 19-2455 which occurred at 1330 N. Ocean Boulevard and was reported on December 24, 2019. I agree that I will compensate you for the actual cost of duplication of any of the records that I have requested. GS #2764: This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copies of any and all police reports and supplemental reports regarding case # 18-1964 which occurred at 1424 N. Ocean Boulevard and was reported on September 15, 2018. Dear John Sinks [mail to: jsinks@mycisinvestigation.com]: The Town of Gulf Stream has received your public records request dated January 8, 2020. For GS #2762, please be advised that there is no such record of any documents related to disciplinary action for Sgt. O’Donnell or any Internal Affairs Files where he is listed as subject. You mention in your request that you would like to first review these records. Redactions will need to be made before you can review these records. The Town estimates that to prepare these records for your review will require approximately two hours of administrative support at $47.70 per hour, the labor cost of the personnel providing the service, per Fla. Stat. § 119.07(4)(d). If the costs of reviewing these documents exceeds your deposit, the Town will provide you with an initial production of responsive records for your review and an estimate for the production of any additional responsive records. If the costs of production are less than the deposit, the Town will provide you with access to the responsive records and a refund. (Two hours @ $47.70) = Deposit Due: $95.40 in cash or check. Upon receipt of your deposit, the Town will use its very best efforts to further respond to your public records request in a reasonable amount of time. Due to the nature of these records to be reviewed, you will also be assessed a fee of $47.70 per hour for supervisory assistance per Fla. Stat. § 119.07(4)(d). Records may be reviewed between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday at Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, FL. If we do not hear back from you within 30 days of this letter, we will consider this request closed. Sincerely, Reneé Rowan Basel As requested by Rita Taylor Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via e-mail January 30, 2020 John Sinks [mail to: jsinks@mycisinvestigation.com] Re: GS #2762 (Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell ID #751), 2763 (Case #19-2455) and 2764 (Case #18-1964) GS #2762: This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copy of all documents related to Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell’s personnel file to include: Application, Training Records and any/all miscellaneous documents contained there-in. Including but not limited to any/all documents related to disciplinary action 2. Copy of Sgt. O’Donnell’s Internal Affairs Files of any/all cases where he is listed as subject. GS #2763: This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copies of any and all police reports and supplemental reports regarding case # 19-2455 which occurred at 1330 N. Ocean Boulevard and was reported on December 24, 2019. I agree that I will compensate you for the actual cost of duplication of any of the records that I have requested. GS #2764: This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copies of any and all police reports and supplemental reports regarding case # 18-1964 which occurred at 1424 N. Ocean Boulevard and was reported on September 15, 2018. Dear John Sinks [mail to: jsinks@mycisinvestigation.com]: Thank you for your deposit of $95.40 by check #1050 for the public record requests described above, received by the Town on January 16, 2020. The original request and correspondence can be found at the following links: http://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/0/doc/169119/Page1.aspx http://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/0/doc/169120/Page1.aspx http://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/0/doc/169121/Page1.aspx Records have been redacted and may be reviewed between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday at Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, FL. If we do not hear back from you within 30 days of this letter, we will consider this request closed. Sincerely, Reneé Rowan Basel As requested by Rita Taylor Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records Q � FLA. Page 1 of 2 Incident Type: Location of Incident: Type of Premises: Time of Call: Time of Arrival: Time Completed: Officer Injured: Date/Time Reported: Occurred From: Domestic: Juvenile Involved: Reporting Officer: Supervisor: Name: Race: Date of Birth: Home Address Name Home Address: Gulf Stream Police Department 246 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Phone: (561) 278-8611 Fax: (561) 276-2528 Complaint Number: 19-2455 NON CRIMINAL OFFENSE REPORT SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT 1330 N. OCEAN BLVD. GULF STREAM FL 33483 RESIDENCE -SINGLE FAMILY 0935 0940 1100 NO 12/24/2019 09:35 12/23/2019 20:00 NO NO OFC. CHRISTOPHER FAHEY LT. JOHN HASELEY GERALDINE WERHAHN WHITE 11/19/1984 1330 N OCEAN BLVD GULFSTREAM FL 33483 PATRICIA WERHAHN Zone: 3 Processed By: OFFICER C FAHEY Other Units Notified: SGT. PASSEGGIATA -DBPD CRIME S Officer Killed/Assaulted: NO To: 12/24/2019 09:00 VICTIM Sex: FEMALE Cell Phone: (863) 605-9782 REPORTED BY 1330 N OCEAN BLVD GULFSTREAM DC 33483 Cell Phone: (561) 901-1745 INCIDENT SUMMARY ON 12/24/2019 AT 0935 HOURS I RECEIVED A CALL FROM PATRICIA WERHAHN, A RESIDENT AT 1330 N. OCEAN BLVD. MS. WERHAHN ADVISED ME SOMEONE HAD WRITTEN " MURDER " ON HER SISTER'S (GERALDINE WERHAHN) BEDROOM WINDOW. I RESPONDED TO 1330 N. OCEAN BLVD. AND MET WITH GERALDINE WERHAHN. MS WERHAHN EXPLAINED AS SHE LOOKED OUT THE GLASS FRENCH DOORS IN HER BEDROOM THIS MORNING AT 0900 HOURS, SHE OBSERVED SOMETHING WRITTEN ON THE GLASS. SHE LOOKED CLOSER AND OBSERVED SOMEONE HAD PRINTED " MURDER " ON ONE DOOR, AND "REDRUM ", MURDER SPELLED BACKWARDS, ON THE OTHER DOOR. THE LETTERS WHICH WERE 6 INCHES IN HEIGHT AND WRITTEN IN SOME TYPE OF FLUID. UNKNOWN IF IT IS BODILY FLUID OR PLANT BASED. MS. WERHAHN SAID SHE DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING ON THE GLASS DOORS AT 2000 HOURS ON THE 23RD. GERALDINE WERHAHN SAID SHE WENT TO BED AT 2200 HOURS ON THE 23RD, AND WAS AWAKENED BY HER DOG BARKING AT 2300 HOURS. SHE LOOKED OUTSIDE AND DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. SHE WENT BACK TO SLEEP AND WOKE UP AROUND 0800 HOURS THIS DATE. WHILE GOING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE rage z of L complaint Number: 19-24JJ LIVING ROOM AND HER BEDROOM SHE NOTICED THE LETTERS ON THE GLASS. GERALDINE HAD HER SISTER , PATRICIA COME IN AND LOOK AT THE LETTERS AND THEY DECIDED TO CALL THE POLICE. SERGEANT PASSEGGIATA ARRIVED AT THE RESIDENCE AND EXAMINED THE SCENE. THE SERGEANT REQUESTED CRIME SCENE FROM DELRAY BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO COLLECT A FLUID SAMPLE AND LATENTS. CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR, AMY THOMPSON. INVESTIGATOR THOMPSON COLLECTED LATENTS FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR AND SWABBED THE FLUID FOR DNA. THOMPSON ALSO COLLECTED SALIVA SWABS FROM PATRICIA AND GERALDINE WERHAHN. PATRICIA WERHAHN SAID SHE HAS SECURITY CAMERAS ON THE BACK AND FRONT OF HER HOUSE, BUT THE FOOTAGE COULD NOT BE REVIEWED AT PRESENT BECAUSE THE INTERNET WAS DOWN. A TECH WAS REQUESTED FROM THE SECURITY COMPANY TO RESPOND SO FOOTAGE CAN BE REVIEWED. GERALDINE WERHAHN ADVISED ME SHE DOES NOT HAVE ANY KNOWN ENEMIES OR ANY EX BOYFRIENDS. SHE HAS NO IDEA WHO WOULD HAVE DONE THIS. I WALKED THE PERIMETER OF THE HOUSE AND DID NOT FIND ANY FOOTPRINTS OR ANY OTHER EVIDENCE. LATER THIS DATE I MET WITH ROB WICHA, OF SOUND SPECIALISTS TO REVIEW SECURITY CAMERA FOOTAGE. THE NIGHT OF THE 21ST, 22ND AND 23RD WERE REVIEWED WITH NOTHING FOUND. THE CAMERA VIEW WHICH COVERS THE BEDROOM FRENCH DOORS IS PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY A DRAIN PIPE, CUTTING ALL ILLUMINATION IN THE VICINITY OF THE DOOR. NIGHT SHIFT UNITS WILL BE ADVISED TO CONDUCT EXTRA PATROLS AT THE RESIDENCE. NO OTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.