COLDWATER · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Coldwater gets an A.
Kansas Open Records Act gives 3 business days. KASPER provides free inmate search. KBI criminal history online for $20. Booking photos public default. Strong fast clock.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Coldwater.
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 06:59 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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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)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 06:56 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 06:56 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 06:56 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 06:56 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 →
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Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the KS field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · KS
Children Missing From Kansas (Statewide)
Active Kansas cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Ethan McCollum (KS)
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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 Kansas Court Cases
Most recent Kansas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10434 | Deborah Ann Hicks | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20865 | Veronica NMN Sosa and Manuel NMN Sosa-Garcia | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03110 | Parrott (ID 2000014902) v. Kansas Prisoner Parole Board et al | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-mj-06139-1 | USA v. Mendoza | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04062 | Gemoll v. Microsoft Corporation | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-08137-1 | USA v. Mendoza-Emiliano | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-01149 | United States of America v. $6,109.00 in United States Currency | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03174 | Merryfield v. Montagne et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02185 | Schmitt v. Scott City, Kansas, City of | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-01158 | Lingle v. Shriver | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-01159 | Pittman-Stowers v. Commissioner of Social Security | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02341 | Aydin v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services et al | 06/10/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Kansas
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Kansas. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I find arrest records in Olathe?▼
To find arrest records in Olathe, KS (Johnson County), contact the Olathe Police Department at 501 East 56 Highway, Olathe, KS 66061 (913-971-6500). The Johnson County Sheriff's Office at 27747 W. 159th Street, New Century, KS 66031 (913-715-5400) handles county-level arrests and operates the Johnson County Adult Detention Center; current inmate roster at https://www.jocogov.org/dept/sheriff. Arrest reports are released under Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215). Court charges tied to arrests appear at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Record Check at https://www.kansas.gov/criminalhistory/ provides statewide criminal history for $20. Sources: Olathe PD (https://www.olatheks.org/), Johnson County (https://www.jocogov.org/).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Kansas?▼
To look up a marriage license in Kansas, contact the District Court Clerk in the county where the license was issued. Kansas Courts directory at https://www.kscourts.org/. Major county clerks: Sedgwick (Wichita) at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/, Johnson at https://www.jocogov.org/, Shawnee (Topeka) at https://www.snco.us/, Wyandotte (Kansas City KS) at https://www.wycokck.org/. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Vital Statistics at https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/192/Vital-Statistics also issues statewide marriage certificates ($15) for records from 1913 forward. Marriage licenses are public records under Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215). Sources: KS Vital Statistics (https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
How do I find a divorce record in Junction City?▼
To find a divorce record in Junction City, KS (Geary County), contact the Geary County District Court Clerk at 138 E. 8th Street, Junction City, KS 66441 (785-238-3912). Divorce cases are filed as 'DM' (Domestic Matters) and are public unless sealed. Search the KS Courts case search at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/search.do for Geary County records. Certified copies of decrees cost $13.50 plus per-page fees at the Clerk. The Kansas Office of Vital Statistics at https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/643/Vital-Statistics also issues divorce certificates (one-line verification, not the full decree) for $15. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/), KS Vital Statistics (https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/643/Vital-Statistics).
Where do I check the status of a citation in Topeka?▼
To check the status of a traffic citation in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County), use the Topeka Municipal Court at 215 SE 7th Street, Suite 158, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-368-3776), with online services at https://www.topeka.org/municipal-court/. Pay tickets, view court dates, or check case status by citation number. For state-trooper-issued or county-court tickets, use the Kansas District Courts public access at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/ and filter for Shawnee County. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: Topeka Municipal Court (https://www.topeka.org/municipal-court/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Topeka?▼
To check for an outstanding warrant in Topeka, KS (Shawnee County), contact the Topeka Police Department at 320 SE 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-368-9551), or the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office at 200 SE 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66603 (785-251-2200). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.snco.us/sheriff/. Court bench warrants appear in the KS Courts case search at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation holds the statewide warrant database, restricted to law enforcement. Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215) governs disclosure. Sources: Shawnee County Sheriff (https://www.snco.us/sheriff/), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
Where can I find information about an assault in the 900 block of Central?▼
For an assault in the 900 block of Central in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte County), contact the Kansas City Kansas Police Department Records Section at 700 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101 (913-573-6010). KCKPD releases incident reports and arrest reports under the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA, K.S.A. §45-215). For specific incident information, file a written records request listing the date, location, and any case number. The Wyandotte County District Attorney at https://www.wycokck.org/ may have prosecution records. Court charges tied to the case appear at https://casesearch.kscourts.gov/. Sources: KCKPD (https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Police), KS Courts (https://www.kscourts.org/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Coldwater, KS
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 · Coldwater, KS · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for KS
.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 (KS)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in KS
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in KS
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in KS
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for KS
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Coldwater, KS
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| DANIEL SCHOWENGERDT | COLDWATER |
| PIONEER COMMUNITY CARE, INC. DBA PIONEER LODGE | COLDWATER |
| COUNTY OF COMANCHE | COLDWATER |
| COMANCHE COUNTY HOSPITAL | COLDWATER |
| MELANIE DUNN | COLDWATER |
| DALE JOHNSON | COLDWATER |
| COMANCHE COUNTY HOSPITAL | COLDWATER |
| COMANCHE COUNTY HOSPITAL | COLDWATER |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (KS) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | Block, Inc. | Getting a credit card |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Incorrect information on your report |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 7
City of Coldwater, KS
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from KS state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
District of Kansas releases quarterly update on child exploitation cases prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Justice Department announces grants for improvements to Kansas forensic laboratories
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
Kansas woman sentenced prison for stealing deceased relative’s identity to fraudulently receive federal and state benefits
Jun 3, 2026
Federal Agency
FDA Approves Labeling Changes for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Weight Loss Drug alli (Orlistat) to Warn of Risk of Kidney Stones and Kidney Injury
Jun 10, 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 Coldwater
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Former Coldwater mayor released from jail after pleading guilty to election crimes, records show
The former mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor election crimes has been released from jail, records indicate.
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Former Coldwater mayor granted bond; release date unknown
In April, Ceballos pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of disorderly election conduct and was ordered to pay a $2,000 fine.
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‘Welcome home, Joe!’: Kansas town cheers former mayor’s return from ICE custody
Coldwater's downtown streets were lined with people and cars honking their horns and shouting, "Welcome home, Joe!" as Ceballos rolled back into town.
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Small-town Kansas mayor was re-elected. Then he was charged with illegally voting
Kansas AG charges Coldwater mayor with illegal voting and election perjury. Prosecutors allege votes in 2022, 2023 and Aug 2024; registered since 2006. Local officials weigh mayora…
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Affidavit shows how Kansas investigated Coldwater mayor
Coldwater, Kansas, Mayor Jose Ceballos has been charged with election perjury for allegedly voting in multiple elections despite not being a U.S. citizen. Ceballos's attorney claim…
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Former Coldwater mayor turns himself in to ICE in front of cameras, friends and protesters
His attorney said it would not surprise her at all if ICE held him in custody for months before he’s granted a bond hearing.
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Former small town Kansas mayor surrenders to immigration officials
Joe Ceballos, who was recently the mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, surrendered to immigration official at an ICE detention facility in Wichita on Wednesday. Ceballos came to the United…
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Former Kansas mayor released from ICE custody
Jail records show that Jose "Joe" Ceballos is no longer being held in the Chase County Jail.