COVINGTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Covington gets an A.
Kentucky Open Records Act gives 5 business days with binding AG opinions. Booking photos public default. CourtNet provides public docket search. Among the better-graded Southern frameworks.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Covington.
COMPUTED 2026-06-13 03:13 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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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 03:11 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 03:11 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 03:11 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 03:11 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 · KY Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the KY field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · KY
Children Missing From Kentucky (Statewide)
Active Kentucky cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Layne Thompson (KY)
Sofia Hernandez Perez (KY)
Eidan Hernandez Perez (KY)
Kyla Carroll (KY)
LaMiah Garcia (KY)
James Bess (KY)
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 Kentucky Court Cases
Most recent Kentucky court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31593 | Carol Jean Hare | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51026 | Dejuna Marie Kirby and Timothy Wayne Kirby | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60973 | Joan Blackburn | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00463 | Fedon et al v. United Parcel Service Co. (Air) et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00302 | Shaw Secure Solutions, LLC et al v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00460 | Captain's Hook Towing & Recovery, LLC v. United Parcel Service Co. (Air) et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00466 | Hook & Book Towing & Recovery, LLC v. United Parcel Service Co. (Air) et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00469 | Elliot v. Bergquist et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00472 | Parker v. Discover Bank et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00467 | Muse et al v. United Parcel Service Co. (Air) et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00470 | Smith v. United Parcel Service Co. (Air) et al | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50290 | Shane Ray Parks | 06/12/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Kentucky
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Kentucky. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
What's the way to search for inmates in Kentucky?▼
To search for inmates in Kentucky, the Kentucky Department of Corrections Offender Lookup at https://kool.corrections.ky.gov/ shows current and former state-prison inmates with offender ID, location, sentence, and projected release date. For county jail detainees, contact the local sheriff: Jefferson County (Louisville) at https://corrections.jeffersoncountyky.gov/, Fayette County (Lexington) at https://www.fayettesheriff.com/, Kenton County at https://www.kentoncounty.org/. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870) governs disclosure of inmate roster data. Sources: KY Corrections (https://corrections.ky.gov/), Federal BOP (https://www.bop.gov/).
Where do I look up probate records in Jefferson?▼
To look up probate records in Jefferson County, KY, contact the Jefferson County District Court — Probate Division at 700 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 (502-595-3055). Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under KY Open Records Act (KRS 61.870). Search Kentucky CourtNet at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/ for probate case status. Certified copies of probated wills cost $1 per page plus $5 certification at the District Court Clerk. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives at https://kdla.ky.gov/ holds historical pre-1900 wills. Sources: KY CourtNet (https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/), KDLA (https://kdla.ky.gov/).
How do I find a divorce record in Hart?▼
To find a divorce record in Hart County, KY, contact the Hart Circuit Court Clerk at 415 S. Main Street, Munfordville, KY 42765 (270-524-5181). Divorce decrees become public records once filed under KY Open Records Act (KRS 61.870). Search Kentucky CourtNet at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/ for case status. Statewide divorce verifications are issued by the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics at https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dpqi/vsb/ for $6 (one-line proof, not full decree), covering 1958-present. Certified copies of decrees cost $1 per page plus $5 certification at the Circuit Clerk. Sources: KY CourtNet (https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/), KY Vital Statistics (https://www.chfs.ky.gov/).
Where do recent arrests show up in Jefferson?▼
For recent arrests in Jefferson County, KY (Louisville), the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections inmate search at https://corrections.jeffersoncountyky.gov/ shows current detainees at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. The Louisville Metro Police Department arrest blotter is at https://louisvilleky.gov/police, with arrest reports released under Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870). Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 531 Court Place, Louisville, KY 40202 (502-574-5400). Court charges tied to arrests are searchable on KY CourtNet at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/. Sources: Louisville Metro Corrections (https://corrections.jeffersoncountyky.gov/), LMPD (https://louisvilleky.gov/police).
How can I determine if someone is driving with a suspended license in Kentucky?▼
To determine if someone is driving with a suspended license in Kentucky, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet does NOT publish a public list of suspended drivers. The licensed driver can check their own status at https://drive.ky.gov/. Law enforcement and courts have access to the Kentucky State Police's KCJIS database. If you suspect someone is driving suspended, report it to local police; they can run a check on the spot. Insurance companies and authorized employers can obtain driving records under federal DPPA (18 U.S.C. §2721) with proper purpose. Note: This question is unrelated to SSN topics; the topic field appears mismatched. Sources: KY Transportation Cabinet (https://drive.ky.gov/), DPPA (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2721).
What's the right place to search court cases in Boone?▼
To search court cases in Boone County, KY, use Kentucky CourtNet at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/. Free name and case-number search returns Boone Circuit Court (felonies, civil, family) and District Court (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims) records. The Boone County Circuit Court Clerk is at 6025 Rogers Lane, Burlington, KY 41005 (859-334-2200). Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5 certification. Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded. Sources: KY CourtNet (https://kcoj.kycourts.net/CourtNet/), Boone County (https://www.boonecountyky.org/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Covington, KY
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 · Covington, KY · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for KY
.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 (KY)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in KY
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in KY
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in KY
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for KY
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (KY) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Covington, KY
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| PHILIP LICHTENSTEIN | COVINGTON |
| MINDY SYDNOR | COVINGTON |
| CHERYL SWAYNE | COVINGTON |
| DENISE ROBINSON | COVINGTON |
| BRENT BEVINS | COVINGTON |
| JENNIFER MASON | COVINGTON |
| MARK WORKMAN | COVINGTON |
| DEBBIE SEBASTIAN | COVINGTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| STOP-N-GO | COVINGTON |
| KYDOH M9059-0025-B00049-013.62 | COVINGTON |
| SMITH LEW MUFFLER & PARTS INC | COVINGTON |
| DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #2283 | COVINGTON |
| KENTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER | COVINGTON |
| D & J AUTO BODY | COVINGTON |
| KING WRECKING | COVINGTON |
| KITTS RESIDENCE | COVINGTON |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (KY) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Block, Inc. | Unauthorized transactions or other t |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Covington, KY
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| HEIDI ANDERSON | 1128a4 |
| BOBBIE BARNHILL | 1128a3 |
| TERRY CASEY | 1128b4 |
| BRENDA CONLEY | 1128b4 |
| KIMBERLY HENDERSON | 1128b4 |
| CHAD HOFMANN | 1128b4 |
| REBEKAH MAHAN | 1128b4 |
| ERICKA MASSIE | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Covington, KY
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Asso | Covington |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from KY state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Bardstown Man and Woman Sentenced to Over 30 years and 10 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Operation
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Louisville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Paducah Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Laurel County Man Sentenced for Transporting a Minor to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
Jun 3, 2026
FBI Field Office
Laurel County Man Sentenced for Transporting a Minor to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
13 Illegal Aliens Arrested, 8 Indicted for Using a False Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
Jun 1, 2026
Federal Circuit
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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 Covington
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Investigation underway after overnight shooting inside Covington bar
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Covington board revokes sports bar's liquor license after recent shooting
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What to expect when pulled over by police in Kentucky with medical marijuana
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Police urge public to check cameras for missing Kentucky student
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