FOIA Request to Wake County Sheriff’s Office regarding undocumented person’s arrest records on August 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Old North News to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office on August 18, 2025. The request seeks detailed records related to inmates held on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers. Specifically, the media organization is requesting copies of all inmate records for individuals with ICE detainers from February 2, 2025, through July 2, 2025. Additionally, they are seeking a list of detainees who were turned over to ICE during this period and the charges issued against each individual.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing these public records for media professionals who aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. Old North News has also requested a fee waiver for this information due to their role in gathering and reporting news as a member of the media.
Old North News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
In other news related to Wake County, the deputy that was killed Friday (7/12) was identified as Ned Byrd. He had been with the department for 13 years. According to Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker, Byrd was shot several times while responding to a call on Auburn Knightdale Road around 11 p.m. Thursday (7/11).
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.
