RAPIDES COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Rapides County gets a B.
Louisiana Public Records Law gives a 3-business-day clock — among the fastest graded. Booking photos public. Drag is fragmentation: parish-by-parish court access, no unified statewide case search.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Rapides County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-29 19:17 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 · 2026-07-29 18:55 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 18:55 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 18:55 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-29 18:55 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 · LA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the LA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · LA
Children Missing From Louisiana (Statewide)
Active Louisiana cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Steven Reed (LA)
Da'Nyia Jackson (LA)
Tori Sullivan (LA)
Demina Perkins (LA)
Micaela Tomas (LA)
Eriel Mack-Mariscal (LA)
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 Louisiana Court Cases
Most recent Louisiana court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50426 | Reid Matthew Menard | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50425 | Dale Lee Broussard | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50418 | Randall Joseph Mouton | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80528 | Alfonso Ruiz Rodriguez | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20375 | Pearl David Hodge and Stacey Eileen Hodge | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30805 | Tammi Terrell McCoy Burgess | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50697 | Wanakee Annick Smith | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30804 | Sondra Renee Buffington | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80529 | Amanita M. Kay | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80530 | Kenneth Theodore Cochran, Jr | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-03013 | Louisiana Works v. Hammond | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10961 | Debra Johnson Boone | 07/29/2026 |
Cities in Rapides County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Louisiana
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Louisiana. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do I look up someone in jail or prison in Louisiana?▼
To look up someone in jail or prison in Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections inmate locator at https://doc.louisiana.gov/imprisoned-person-locator/ shows current state-prison detainees. For parish jail detainees, contact the local sheriff: Orleans Parish at https://www.opso.us/, East Baton Rouge at https://www.ebrso.org/, Jefferson Parish at https://www.jpso.com/. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. The Vinelink victim notification service at https://www.vinelink.com/ also covers Louisiana. Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1) governs disclosure. Sources: LA DOC (https://doc.louisiana.gov/), Federal BOP (https://www.bop.gov/).
How do I find court records in New Orleans?▼
To find court records in New Orleans, LA (Orleans Parish), use the Orleans Parish Civil District Court at https://www.orleanscdc.com/ for civil cases, the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court at https://www.opcdc.org/ for felonies, and Orleans Parish Municipal Court at https://www.nola.gov/municipal-court/ for city-level misdemeanors. Online case search is at https://www.orleanscdc.com/ and https://www.opcdc.org/. The Louisiana Supreme Court is at https://www.lasc.org/. Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1) governs disclosure. Certified copies of court records typically cost $5 plus $1/page. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded under La. C.Cr.P. art. 982. Sources: Orleans CDC (https://www.orleanscdc.com/), Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (https://www.opcdc.org/).
How can I obtain a copy of a 911 call I made in Louisiana?▼
To obtain a copy of a 911 call you made in Louisiana, contact the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) that handled the call — typically the parish sheriff or city police 911 communications office. File a Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1) request specifying the date, approximate time, and your phone number. La. R.S. 44:4(48) protects 911 recordings of calls reporting domestic violence or sexual assault, but most other 911 calls are public records. Standard fees: about $1 per minute for audio CDs (or actual cost). The Louisiana State Police Communications Center is at https://www.lsp.org/. Sources: LA Public Records Law (https://www.legis.la.gov/), LSP (https://www.lsp.org/).
How do I get a copy of a divorce decree in Lake Charles?▼
To get a copy of a divorce decree in Lake Charles, LA (Calcasieu Parish), contact the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court at 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 (337-437-3550). Divorce decrees become public records once filed under Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1). Search the Calcasieu Parish online records at https://www.calcasieuclerk.com/. Certified copies of decrees cost about $5 plus $1 per page at the Clerk. Louisiana Department of Health Vital Records does NOT issue divorce certificates — they're only available from the issuing District Court Clerk. Sources: Calcasieu Parish Clerk (https://www.calcasieuclerk.com/), LA Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1).
How do I look up an arrest in Lafayette?▼
To look up an arrest in Lafayette, LA (Lafayette Parish), contact the Lafayette Police Department at 900 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501 (337-291-8600), which releases arrest reports under Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1). The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office at 316 W. Main Street, Lafayette, LA 70501 (337-232-9211) maintains a current inmate roster at https://www.lafayettesheriff.com/. The Louisiana State Police record check at https://www.lsp.org/services/criminal-history-records/ provides statewide criminal history. Court charges tied to arrests appear at the Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court at https://www.lpclerk.com/. Sources: Lafayette Parish Sheriff (https://www.lafayettesheriff.com/), LA State Police (https://www.lsp.org/).
What's the source for arrest records in Monroe?▼
Arrest records in Monroe, LA (Ouachita Parish) come primarily from the Monroe Police Department at 700 Wood Street, Monroe, LA 71201 (318-329-2600), which releases arrest reports under Louisiana Public Records Law (La. R.S. 44:1). The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office at 400 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201 (318-329-1200) maintains a current inmate roster at https://www.opso.net/. The Louisiana State Police record check at https://www.lsp.org/services/criminal-history-records/ provides statewide criminal history. Court charges tied to arrests appear at the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court at https://www.opclerkofcourt.com/. Sources: Ouachita Parish Sheriff (https://www.opso.net/), LA State Police (https://www.lsp.org/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Rapides County, LA
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 · Rapides County, LA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for LA
.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 (LA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in LA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in LA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in LA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for LA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (LA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (LA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JUDE BROUSSARD | ABBERVILLE |
| DANA ANDRUS | ABBERVILLE |
| WHITNEY ATCHETEE | ABBEVILLE |
| GEORGE DESORMEAUX | ABBEVILLE |
| MARILYN MARSHALL | ABBEVILLE |
| GORDY LANDRY | ABBEVILLE |
| GERALD BAUDIN | ABBEVILLE |
| THRIFTY WAY PHARMACY OF ABBEVILLE INC | ABBEVILLE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CENLA AUTO RPR | ALEXANDRIA |
| CHOCTAW HILLS SUBDIVISION | ALEXANDRIA |
| MALONE BUILDERS INC. | ALEXANDRIA |
| PETRON, LLC- LEGACY MEDICAL BUILDING | ALEXANDRIA |
| U-AUTO PULL IT | ALEXANDRIA |
| ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH CAMP | |
| LA DOTD | BOYCE |
| AUTOZONE 4271 | PINEVILLE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (LA) — 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 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | NRA Group, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Problems at the end of the loan or l |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (LA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A G ENTERPRISES, INC | 1128b8 |
| A SERVICE CAB CO, INC | 1128a1 |
| AMERICAN MEDICAL TRANSPORT | 1128b8 |
| AMERICAN MUNICIPAL AMBULANCE | 1128b8 |
| B & B MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPP | 1128b8 |
| B & R OPTICAL | 1128a1 |
| BARBARA'S TRANSPORTATION | 1128b8 |
| CAM - 7 DBA YELLOW CAB CO | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (LA) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Red River Bank | Alexandria |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from LA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Two Lafayette Women Indicted for Sophisticated Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme Targeting Multiple Victims
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
New Orleans Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug-Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Lafayette Resident Pleads Guilty to False Claim of U.S. Citizenship in Employment Application
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Convicted Drug-Trafficker Guilty of Distributing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine and Committing Federal Firearms Offenses
Jul 22, 2026
doj_news
Houma Man Indicted for Violating Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Eunice Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography; Investigation Linked Defendant’s Address to Chatroom
Jul 21, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor recovers $613K for 46 workers denied minimum wage, overtime by Minnesota restaurant
Jul 28, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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