WHITING · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Whiting 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 Whiting.
COMPUTED 2026-06-16 09:40 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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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 · 2026-06-16 09:37 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-16 09:37 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-16 09:37 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-16 09:37 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
Wanted
EDGE DEVICE INTRUSIONS
Wanted
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.
Javed Nance (IN)
Za'Ryah Bills (IN)
Ke'Mani Emery-Kiefer (IN)
Annabella Burnett (IN)
Autumn Burns (IN)
Nevaeh Johnson (IN)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Indiana Court Cases
Most recent Indiana court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70412--7 | Janesa Vanette Johnson | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-03836--7 | Maranda Kay Lynch | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-03837--7 | Robert Cleveland Franklin, Sr. | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20469-jra | Jamie Lynne Burkhardt | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20517-jra | Maria Bianca Ramirez | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20548-jra | Cynthia Holder | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20545-jra | Amanda Rae Reis | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20491-jra | Scot Lee Medlin and Michelle Marie Stevenson | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20544-jra | Aderenle Ademikan | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20516-jra | Cholrelia Gracenore Wesley | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20551-jra | Betty Louise Eberly | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20461-jra | Nathaniel Joseph Leon-Salinas | 06/15/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Lake County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Lake County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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 Whiting, 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 · Whiting, 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
City of Whiting, IN
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL SCHWARTZMAN | WHITING |
| ELIZABETH SPRINGER | WHITING |
| ROBERT HOFFMAN | WHITING |
| PAULA BENCHIK-ABRINKO | WHITING |
| ROBERT SLUKA | WHITING |
| CHITTARANJAN PATEL | WHITING |
| WHITING MEDICAL CENTER S C | WHITING |
| CHARRU MALIK | WHITING |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| HALUSKA INC | WHITING |
| WALGREENS #10534 | WHITING |
| TERRACE STAMPING CO | WHITING |
| GLOBE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. | WHITING |
| FIREWATER UPGRADE PROGRAM | WHITING |
| INDIANA BELL TELEPHONE CO | WHITING |
| AMOCO PIPELINE COMPANY | WHITING |
| INEOS OLIGOMERS | WHITING |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Whiting, IN
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Centier Bank | Whiting |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IN state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Former Kokomo Police Department Officer Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Minor, Lying to Investigators, and Destruction of Records
Jun 10, 2026
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
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor secures federal court order requiring 4 Washington-based restaurants to pay $750K in wages, damages to 42 workers
Jun 15, 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 Whiting
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Lockout at BP Whiting refinery in northwest Indiana begins Thursday, company claims no disruptions expected
WHITING, Ind. (CBS) BP, which operates an oil refinery in northwest Indiana will lockout union workers starting Thursday, according to multiple published reports, including CBS New…
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'Like a kick in the mouth': BP refinery in Whiting locks out union members after 2 sides can't reach contract agreement
More than 800 union workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, at midnight Thursday morning after the company and the union could not reach a contract agreemen…
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BP Whiting lockout enters 4th week, as 1,700 Northern Indiana utility workers are locked out
British Petroleum oil workers on the picket line in Whiting, Indiana More than 850 BP oil workers remain locked out at the company’s Whiting, Indiana refinery, the largest in the M…
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Northwest Indiana food bank, United Way work together for USW food drive
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and United Way Northwest Indiana have partnered for mobile food bank distributions for USW members locked out of the Whiting refinery.