ROSS COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Ross County gets a B.
Sunshine Law treats records as public by default. AG runs Sunshine Audits to enforce. Booking photos public statewide. No unified court portal — fragmentation across 88 counties is the drag.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Ross County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-13 15:24 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 15:24 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 15:24 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 15:24 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 15:24 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · OH Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the OH field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
KEVIN BRAME
Wanted
CHINA-BASED DRUG CONSPIRACY 2
Wanted
CIERRA J. CHAPMAN
Wanted
IZMIR ALI KOCH
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · OH
Children Missing From Ohio (Statewide)
Active Ohio cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Carveonah Fomby (OH)
Carolyn Jones (OH)
Aleena Schillinger (OH)
Gavin Lee (OH)
Marcos Godinez-Lopez (OH)
Domi'Yon Banks (OH)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Ohio Court Cases
Most recent Ohio court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52850 | Kelly Jean Pawinee McConnell | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31277 | Tasha Stargell | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11572 | Kenneth Wayne Lawson and Ashley Lynn Lawson | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52849 | Kelly Jean Pawinee McConnell | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11573 | Patricia Ann Hooker | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52851 | Destiney R. Loveless | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12755-skk | Joy Marie Sedlock | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12754-jps | Leonore Foster | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12756-skk | Sheryl E. Clarke | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12757-jps | Joyce M. Dobbins | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12758-skk | Philip Fitzgerald | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40808-tnap | Maschil Maskela Hull | 06/12/2026 |
Cities in Ross County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where do recent arrests show up in Bainbridge?▼
Bainbridge, OH (Ross County) recent arrests: Ross County Sheriff (https://www.rosscountyohio.gov/clerk/) — daily inmate roster, recent bookings. Bainbridge PD if village has its own; otherwise Ross County Sheriff covers. Statewide criminal history: Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation WebCheck (https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Business/Services-for-Business/WebCheck) — $22 state, $24 FBI fingerprint, ORC §109.57. Court records: Ohio Supreme Court Case Information (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/Clerk/) and Ross County Common Pleas (https://www.rosscountyohio.gov/clerk/). FBI Identity History Summary $18. Ohio Public Records Act (ORC §149.43). Chillicothe Gazette for regional coverage.
Where can I find access to publicly recorded documents?▼
Adelphi, OH (Ross County) publicly recorded documents: Ross County Recorder (https://www.rosscountyohio.gov/recorder) — deeds, mortgages, liens, UCCs, military discharges. Online search at Ross County Recorder via Landex (https://rosscountyrecorder.landexrm.com/). Recording fees per Ohio Rev. Code §317.32 (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-317.32) $34 first 2 pages + $8 each additional. Court records at Ross County Common Pleas Court (https://www.rosscountyohio.gov/clerk/) and statewide via Ohio Supreme Court (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/Clerk/). Ross County Auditor for property assessment (https://www.rosscountyohio.gov/auditor). Ohio Public Records Act (ORC §149.43).
How do I look up a court case in Darke?▼
To look up a court case in Darke County, OH, contact the Darke County Common Pleas Court at 504 South Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331 (937-547-7335) for felony, civil, family, and probate cases. The Darke County Municipal Court at 504 South Broadway (937-547-7340) handles misdemeanors and traffic. Online case search is at https://www.darkecountyohio.gov/. Ohio does NOT have a single statewide unified portal; cases are searched at the county level. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) governs disclosure. Certified copies typically cost $1 per page plus $5 certification. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded. Sources: Darke County (https://www.darkecountyohio.gov/), Ohio Courts Directory (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/).
Where can I find information about upcoming court dates in Ohio?▼
To find upcoming court dates in Ohio, contact the local court where the case is filed. Ohio does NOT have a single statewide unified portal; cases are searched at the county level. Major county portals include Cuyahoga at https://cpdocket.cp.cuyahogacounty.us/, Franklin (Columbus) at https://fcdcfcjs.co.franklin.oh.us/, Hamilton (Cincinnati) at https://www.courtclerk.org/, Montgomery (Dayton) at https://www.montcourt.oh.gov/. Online case search returns scheduled hearings, filings, and court date. The Ohio Supreme Court Office of Court Services directory is at https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) governs disclosure. Sources: Ohio Courts (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/), Cuyahoga Docket (https://cpdocket.cp.cuyahogacounty.us/).
What's the way to search for inmates in Dayton?▼
To search for inmates in Dayton, OH (Montgomery County), the Montgomery County Jail inmate search at https://www.montgomerysheriff.org/ shows current detainees at the Montgomery County Jail. The Sheriff is at 330 W. Second Street, Dayton, OH 45402 (937-225-4357). The Dayton Municipal Court handles ordinance and traffic; cases at https://www.daytonmunicipalcourt.org/. For state-prison inmates, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Offender Search at https://drc.ohio.gov/ shows current inmates. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) governs disclosure. Sources: Montgomery County Sheriff (https://www.montgomerysheriff.org/), ODRC (https://drc.ohio.gov/).
Where can I find access to the building department records?▼
To access building department records in Cuyahoga County, OH, contact the Department of Building Standards in the city where the property is located. The City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing at 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216-664-2282) handles Cleveland records, with online ordering at https://www.clevelandohio.gov/CityofCleveland/Home/Government/CityAgencies/BuildingHousing. Suburban cities (Lakewood, Parma, Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, etc.) each have their own building departments. The Cuyahoga County Engineer at https://cuyahogacounty.gov/i-want-to-contact also keeps related records. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) makes building permits and inspections public; copies typically cost $0.05 per page. Sources: Cleveland Building (https://www.clevelandohio.gov/), Cuyahoga County (https://www.cuyahogacounty.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Ross County, OH
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Ross County, OH · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for OH
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (OH)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in OH
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in OH
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in OH
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for OH
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (OH) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (OH) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| RAVI ADUSUMILLI | TOLEDO |
| MARK ROTHSTEIN | DUBLIN |
| PEKIN MRI, LLC | HUDSON |
| GEORGE GRUNERT | CINCINNATI |
| STEPHEN DURITSCH | TROY |
| GEETHA CONJEEVARAM | DUBLIN |
| JACQUELINE MYERS | LANCASTER |
| ANWAR HAMAMI | HUDSON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN CHRISTIAN UNION | CHILLICOTHE |
| KROGER #312 | CHILLICOTHE |
| ZANE PLAZA QUICK CLEAN | CHILLICOTHE |
| KRUSE HARDWARE CO INC THE | CHILLICOTHE |
| RICHMOND DALE SD | RICHMOND DALE |
| PAINT VALLEY HS | BAINBRIDGE |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | CHILLICOTHE |
| KENOWA ESTATES MHC | CHILLICOTHE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (OH) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | CCS Financial Services | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | I.C. System, Inc. | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (OH) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A CARING ALTERNATIVE, INC | 1128a1 |
| A GENTLE DENTAL HOMECARE GROUP | 1128b6 |
| ABBRUZZESE CHIROPRACTIC REHABI | 1128b8 |
| ACCUNET SERVICES, INC | 1128b8 |
| AFFORDABLE CHIROPRACTIC, INC | 1128b8 |
| AID AMBULANCE SERVICE | 1128a1 |
| AMERICAN RADIOLOGY SERVICES CO | 1128b8 |
| ANCOR MEDICAL SERVICES INC | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (OH) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Kingston National Bank | Kingston |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from OH state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Previously convicted felon pleads guilty to running straw-purchasing firearms conspiracy
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Cleveland Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Manufacturing Illegal Pills Trafficked Out of a Home Day Care
Jun 10, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Newmont Minera Peñasquito, S.A. de C.V.
Jun 12, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Ross County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Child dead, 3 hospitalized after head-on crash in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A child died and three other people were hospitalized following a head-on crash in Ross County Wednesday evening. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, tr…
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Motorcyclist dead after Ross County collision
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Ross County commissioners to discuss job sharing among parks, building, and sheriff’s offices Monday
The Ross County Commissioners will meet Monday, June 15, with an agenda that includes discussion of job sharing among the Ross County ...
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Ross County Sheriff seeking public help locating missing 79-year-old woman last seen Saturday
The Ross County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a 79-year-old woman who has been missing since Saturday.
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Ross County deputy shot in line of duty now helping other first responders
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'This is my boy': Family shares memories of man killed in Ross County crash
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The family of a Circleville man killed in a fiery head-on crash involving an Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser is speaking out, describing their heartbreak and …
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New body cam video released from deputy shooting in Ross County
New body camera footage has been released from deputy shooting in Ross County New body camera footage has been released from deputy shooting in Ross County New body camera footage …