LAKE COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Lake County gets an A.
Indiana APRA gives 7 business days with the Public Access Counselor as binding enforcement. MyCase provides free statewide public case search. Mandatory statewide e-filing. $15 LCH below median. Strong all around.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Lake County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 00:24 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 00:19 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 00:19 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 00:19 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 00:19 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 · IN Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the IN field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
LAMAR T. BROWNING
Wanted
JOSE LUIS MURO DEL REAL
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EDGE DEVICE INTRUSIONS
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GUSTAVO CRUZ
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · IN
Children Missing From Indiana (Statewide)
Active Indiana cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Nevaeh Johnson (IN)
Summer Sylvia (IN)
Dewayne Coleman (IN)
Chade Robinson (IN)
Aubree Seidle (IN)
Kendra Rogers (IN)
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 Indiana Court Cases
Most recent Indiana court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00049 | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al v. ELMORE COMPANIES, INC. et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00086 | HALL v. WARDEN | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00719 | MCGINNIS v. RACETRAC, INC. D/B/A RACETRAC STORE #2620, LOCATED AT 7612 PENDLETON PIKE, LAWRENCE, INDIANA | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00085 | HALL v. WARDEN | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00406 | MCGOFFNEY v. KING et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00968 | SHANNON v. CITY OF BLOOMINGTON INDIANA | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01218 | WEST v. RADIO ONE et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00411 | TUCKER v. BISIGNANO | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00047 | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al v. ILPEA INDUSTRIES, INC. | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01236 | ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY et al v. EATON CORPORATION | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00124 | MCWILLIAMS v. CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00152 | BRANDON WADE PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC v. AD-VENTURE MEDIA, INC. | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Lake County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
What's the source for property records in Hammond?▼
Property records in Hammond, IN (Lake County) are kept by the Lake County Recorder at 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307 (219-755-3730), with online deed searches at https://lakecountyin.org/portal/group/recorder. The Lake County Assessor at https://www.lakecountyin.org/portal/group/assessor provides ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. The City of Hammond Treasurer handles city property taxes at https://www.gohammond.com/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) makes deeds and assessment records public. Recording fees are $25 first page, $5 each additional. Certified copies typically cost $1/page. Sources: Lake County (https://lakecountyin.org/), Hammond IN (https://www.gohammond.com/).
Where can I find information on how to have a code enforced?▼
Schererville, IN (Lake County) code enforcement: Schererville Code Enforcement Department (https://www.schererville.org/) — submit complaint via city site or call. Lake County Health Department (https://www.lakecountyin.org/) for property/health code issues. State law on local code enforcement: Indiana Code §36-1-6 (https://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2024/ic/titles/36/articles/1/chapters/6/). Schererville Municipal Code on Municode (https://library.municode.com/in/schererville). Building Department for permits and violations. Town Council meetings publicly streamed for ordinance updates. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC §5-14-3) for records requests.
Is there a way to search arrest warrants in Corydon?▼
To search arrest warrants in Corydon, IN (Harrison County), contact the Corydon Police Department at 105 N. Capitol Avenue, Corydon, IN 47112 (812-738-3247), or the Harrison County Sheriff's Office at 1445 Gardner Lane NW, Corydon, IN 47112 (812-738-2195). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.harrisoncounty.in.gov/. Court bench warrants appear in IN MyCase at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. The Indiana State Police hold the statewide IDACS warrant database, restricted to law enforcement. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an investigation. Sources: Harrison County IN (https://www.harrisoncounty.in.gov/), IN Courts (https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/).
During which months are crime rates the highest?▼
In Vincennes, IN (Knox County), as in most U.S. cities, crime rates tend to be higher in summer months (June, July, August) according to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data and Bureau of Justice Statistics analyses. Property crime peaks in summer due to longer daylight, more travel, and open windows; violent crime peaks in late summer (July-August). Winter months (December-February) typically show lower crime rates except for holiday-related theft spikes. The Indiana State Police Crime Statistics at https://www.in.gov/isp/ and Vincennes Police Department at https://www.vincennes.org/ publish local data. Sources: FBI UCR (https://ucr.fbi.gov/), BJS (https://bjs.ojp.gov/).
What's the source for arrest records in Indiana?▼
Arrest records in Indiana come from the agency that made the arrest: county sheriffs, city police, and the Indiana State Police. The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at https://www.in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/ provides name-based statewide searches for $15 online. The Indiana Department of Correction Offender Search at https://www.in.gov/idoc/2376.htm shows current and former state-prison inmates. Major county jails: Marion County (Indianapolis) at https://www.indy.gov/agency/marion-county-sheriffs-office, Lake County at https://www.lakecountysheriff.com/. Court charges tied to arrests appear at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure. Sources: IN State Police (https://www.in.gov/isp/), IDOC (https://www.in.gov/idoc/).
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Bedford?▼
For an official criminal history report in Bedford, IN (Lawrence County), the Bedford Police Department Records Division at 1102 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421 (812-275-1300) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at https://www.in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/ provides name-based statewide searches for $15 online. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI checks, use IdentoGO at https://www.identogo.com/. Court records are free at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/. Indiana Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: IN State Police (https://www.in.gov/isp/), IN Courts (https://public.courts.in.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Lake County, IN
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 · Lake County, IN · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for IN
.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 (IN)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in IN
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in IN
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in IN
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for IN
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (IN) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (IN) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| FORT WAYNE ORTHOPAEDICS LLC | FORT WAYNE |
| TAMARA HELFER | INDIANAPOLIS |
| DANIEL CAREY | WARSAW |
| DOMINICK DETOMMASO | FORT WAYNE |
| STEVEN FISHER | FORT WAYNE |
| SATTI HOME HEALTH CARE PC | MUNSTER |
| ALLPOINTS HOME HEALTH CARE INC. | HIGHLAND |
| NOEL JANSEN | INDIANAPOLIS |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (IN) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | LJ Ross Associates | Written notification about debt |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (IN) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ACCESS 2 INTEGRATION, INC | 1128b7 |
| ADVANCED CARE TRANSPORT, LLC | 1128a1 |
| ADVANCED DENTAL CONSULTING, IN | 1128a1 |
| ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPLIERS, IN | 1128b8 |
| ASAP HOMES MEDICAL SUPPLY L L | 1128b8 |
| BELLEVILLE PHARMACY | 1128b5 |
| BETTER HEALTH, INC | 1128Aa |
| DOC SOLUTIONS, LLC | 1128b7 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (IN) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Centier Bank | Whiting |
| Peoples Bank | Munster |
| American Community Bank of Indiana | Saint John |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IN state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana Announces “Hometown Hero”
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Shooter and Getaway Driver Sentenced for Armed Robbery That Left Dollar Store Clerk Wounded
May 26, 2026
FBI Field Office
Shooter and Getaway Driver Sentenced for Armed Robbery That Left Dollar Store Clerk Wounded
May 26, 2026
FBI Field Office
Twelve Members of 'Violent Crown Hill Enterprise' Indicted on Federal RICO Charges, Including Murder
May 22, 2026
FBI Field Office
Disgraced IMPD Sergeant to Spend Nine Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
May 21, 2026
FBI Field Office
Six Drug Traffickers, Including One Illegal Alien, Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison
May 14, 2026
FBI Field Office
Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl and Felon in Possession of a Firearm
May 13, 2026
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 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 Lake County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Northwest Indiana officer charged with neglect of child; dog found in car with feces
LOWELL, Ind. — A Lake County Sheriff’s officer was charged with neglect of a dependent after a 4-year-old was found wandering a street half naked, court documents allege. A dog was…
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ISP identifies trooper in deadly shooting during traffic stop on I-94 in Lake County
The Indiana State Police has identified the trooper involved in the deadly shooting during a traffic stop on I-94 in Lake County.The suspect, Aaron Barnes of Ga ...
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Suspect dead, trooper injured in officer involved shooting in Lake County
Indiana State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened early Tuesday morning near the Illinois state line.The incident reportedly sta ...
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Lake County Sheriff Democratic primary: ISP Major Williams claims victory, other candidates concede
Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams led the Democratic nomination Tuesday for Lake County Sheriff in a six-candidate race.
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At least 1 dead, 2 critically injured in I-80/94 crash near Hammond, Indiana State Police say
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. (WLS) -- One person was killed and two people were injured in a highway crash Thursday in Northwest Indiana. The crash happened around 1:25 p.m. on eastbound I-80…
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NW Indiana police chief fired after selling gun considered evidence: prosecutors
The northwest Indiana police chief who was arrested in Ohio has been fired. Prosecutors say Earl Mayo sold a gun to a pawn shop. That gun was considered evidence in a criminal case…
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Indiana police chief accused of pawning gun tied to criminal case: prosecutors
A northwest Indiana police chief is accused of selling off a gun tied to a criminal case, touching off a probe that led to felony charges.
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New Chicago, Indiana, police chief arrested in Ohio
The police chief of New Chicago, Indiana, was arrested in Ohio on Friday, his family confirmed. Earl Mayo was arrested at 6:03 p.m. and booked into the Clark County, Ohio, Jail at …