Wiley, Shawn v. Danvers, Town of - Police Department (SPR 20260827)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records March 9, 2026 SPR26/0827 James Lovell Chief of Police Danvers Police Department 120 Ash Street Danvers, MA 01923 Dear Chief Lovell: I have received the petition of Shawn Wiley appealing the nonresponse of the Danvers Police Department (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On February 20, 2026, Mr. Wiley requested “the complete police report and all associated records pertaining to [an identified incident][.]” Specifically, Mr. Wiley sought the following: [1] [T]he complete initial incident/police report[;] [2] A]ll supplemental reports filed in connection with [an identified incident][;] [3] [A]ll written or recorded statements [an identified individual] made, in any form[;] [4] [A]ll investigative notes, memoranda, or other documentation reflecting communications with [an identified individual][;] [5] [A]ny written or recorded statements, or summaries of statements, made by witnesses or the named suspect(s), to the extent not otherwise exempt under applicable law[;] [6] [A]ny photographs, diagrams, or evidence logs created in connection with this incident[;] [7] [A]ny documentation reflecting the current status or disposition of the investigation[.] One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us

Chief James Lovell SPR26/0827 Page 2 March 9, 2026 Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. DaSilva petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/0827, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Department has provided a response. Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Mr. Wiley with a response to his request, provided in a manner consistent with this order, the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten (10) business days. A copy of any such response must be provided to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Mr. Wiley may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Shawn Wiley