Thong, William v. Peabody, City of - Police Department (SPR 20261293)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records April 22, 2026 SPR26/1293 Captain Douglas S. Marcus Records Access Officer Peabody Police Department 6 Allen’s Lane Peabody, MA 01960 Dear Captain Marcus: I have received the petition of William Thong appealing the response of the Peabody 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 13, 2026, Mr. Thong requested “the Peabody Police internal affair investigation involving [a specified police officer]. The off-duty incident occurred on 3/15/19 at Salisbury Beach which involves an assault and battery. Also, include the surveillance video and or digital evidence of the incident captured on surveillance camera.” Previous Appeal This request was the subject of a previous appeal. See SPR26/0747 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (March 18, 2026). In my March 18th determination, I found that the Department must revise its fee estimate or provide further explanation of how the fees assessed are consistent with G. L. c. 66. § 10(d). Subsequently, the Department responded on April 7, 2026. Unsatisfied with the Department’s response, Mr. Thong petitioned this office, and this appeal, SPR26/1293, was opened as a result. Conclusion Subsequent to the opening of this appeal, I learned that the Department provided a supplemental response by email to Mr. Thong and this office on April 22, 2026. As this appeal was opened based on the Department’s April 7th response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. If unresolved issues remain, Mr. Thong may further appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s April 22nd response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). 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

Captain Douglas S. Marcus SPR26/1293 Page 2 April 22, 2026 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: William Thong