CAPE ELIZABETH · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Cape Elizabeth gets an A.
Cumberland County Me grade A (20/24) computed from six criteria.
Note: County-level grade from Cumberland County Me applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Cape Elizabeth.
COMPUTED 2026-06-17 13:47 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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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 · 2026-06-17 13:30 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 13:30 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 13:30 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-17 13:30 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 · ME Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the ME field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · ME
Children Missing From Maine (Statewide)
Active Maine cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Robert Desmond (ME)
Stefanie Damron (ME)
Ayla Reynolds (ME)
Mary Hembree (ME)
Cathy Moulton (ME)
Kurt Newton (ME)
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 Maine Court Cases
Most recent Maine court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00258 | SAYWARD et al v. SAX, MD et al | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00311 | LUNT v. STATE OF MAINE, et al | 06/16/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00069-1 | USA v. CARVER | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00219 | DARCY v. ASPEN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00242 | OLD REPLUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY v. ANDROSCOGGIN SAVINGS BANK | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-00128-1 | USA v. POISSANT | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00205 | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE v. LIZOTTE | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20009 | Gregory Keith Underwood and Celeste Rita Underwood | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20089 | Scott W. Ruf | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00199 | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. BESSETTE | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00099 | COMICLINK INC v. WAY | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00266 | MOYER v. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | 06/15/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Cumberland County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Cumberland County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
What's the right place to search court cases in South Portland?▼
South Portland, ME (Cumberland County) court cases: Maine Judicial Branch (https://www.courts.maine.gov/) — docket search and electronic court records (https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/index.html). Cumberland County Superior Court for felonies/civil. Cumberland County District Court for misdemeanors/small claims. South Portland District Court via Maine District Court system. Records request via Maine FOAA (1 M.R.S. §401-410, https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/1/title1ch13sec0.html). Federal: PACER for U.S. District Court for the District of Maine (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/). Statute Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. Portland Press Herald for community court coverage.
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Portland?▼
Portland, ME background checks go through Maine State Bureau of Identification (https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/sbi/) — name-based public CHRI $31 online (https://www5.informe.org/online/pcr/) for non-conviction Title 16 §703-708 (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/16/title16ch3sec0.html). Fingerprint $55 IdentoGO Maine (https://www.identogo.com/locations/maine). Portland Police records (https://www.portlandmaine.gov/police). Cumberland County Jail roster (https://www.cumberlandcounty.org/sheriff). Court records: Maine Judicial Branch (https://www.courts.maine.gov/) docket search and electronic court records (https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/index.html). FBI Identity History Summary $18. Maine FOAA (1 M.R.S. §401-410). Fair Chance for Employment Act (26 M.R.S. §600-A) prohibits initial application criminal history questions for most employers.
What's the source for arrest records in Waterville?▼
Arrest records in Waterville, ME (Kennebec County) come from the Waterville Police Department at 10 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901 (207-680-4700). Maine Freedom of Access Act (1 M.R.S. §401) makes adult arrest reports public; submit a written records request. The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office at 125 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330 (207-623-3614) handles county-level arrests. The Maine State Police State Bureau of Identification at https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/sbi provides statewide criminal history (free for own record at https://www5.informe.org/online/pcr/, $31). Court charges are at https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/. Sources: Waterville PD (https://www.waterville-me.gov/245/Police-Department), ME State Police (https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/).
Where do I check the status of a citation in Maine?▼
To check the status of a traffic citation in Maine, use the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles online services at https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/ or the Maine Judicial Branch case search at https://courts.maine.gov/. Traffic citations are typically heard in District Court. The Violations Bureau handles civil violations and waivers at https://courts.maine.gov/courts/traffic/index.html. Driver records, including citations, are restricted under federal DPPA (18 U.S.C. §2721); the licensed driver can order their own driving record from BMV for $7. The Maine Judicial Branch is at 1 Court Street, Augusta, ME 04330 (207-822-0792). Sources: Maine BMV (https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/), Maine Courts (https://courts.maine.gov/).
Where do I find voter registration info in Maine?▼
To find voter registration info in Maine, use the Maine Voter Information Lookup at https://absenteeballotrequest.sos.maine.gov/ (visible to the voter for their own record) or the Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions at https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/. Voter registration is processed by the local Registrar of Voters in your municipality. Maine has same-day registration. The Voter File (with names, addresses, party, voting history) is available to political parties, candidates, and qualified researchers under M.R.S. Title 21-A §196-A. The Maine Secretary of State office is at 148 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 (207-624-7650). Sources: Maine SOS (https://www.maine.gov/sos/), Maine Voter Lookup (https://www1.maine.gov/).
How do I run a background check in Maine?▼
To run a background check in Maine, the Maine State Police State Bureau of Identification at https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/ offers a public name-based criminal history search at https://www5.informe.org/online/pcr/ for $31. For fingerprint-based checks (required for many licenses), use a state-approved IdentoGO location. The Maine Courts public case search is at https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/. Maine Freedom of Access Act (1 M.R.S. §401) governs disclosure. Employment screening must comply with the FCRA and Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 §784. Sources: Maine SBI (https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/sbi), Maine Courts (https://courts.maine.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Cape Elizabeth, ME
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 · Cape Elizabeth, ME · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for ME
.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 (ME)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in ME
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in ME
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in ME
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for ME
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Cape Elizabeth, ME
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| KAREN KURKJIAN | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES INC. | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| SHARON BALZER | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| PETER CARIGNAN | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| MICHAEL TAKACH | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| WILLIAM LESCHEY | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| COASTAL REHAB, LLC | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| STEPHEN AUSTIN | CAPE ELIZABETH |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CVS PHARMACY #0805 | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| OTTAWA RD PUMPING STATION | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| FRESH LOOK DRY CLEANERS | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| US COAST GUARD TWO LIGHTS | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| CUMBERLAND FARMS #1843 | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| TOWN MS4 STORMWATER PERMIT | CAPE ELIZABETH |
| CAPE ELIZABETH GARAGE IRVING GAS STATION | CAPE ELIZABETH |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (ME) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-18 | Hatfield, Inc. | Struggling to pay your loan |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 2
City of Cape Elizabeth, ME
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| KAREN MALCOMSON | 1128b4 |
| CARL METZGER | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 3
City of Cape Elizabeth, ME
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010543105 | Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation |
| 010544684 | Friends of Fort Williams Park |
| 815158383 | Mainestream Wellness |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ME state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
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Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Cape Elizabeth
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Maine man accused of shooting at repossession agent in Cape Elizabeth
CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine (WGME) -- Police say a Maine man shot at a repossession agent who had come to collect his car in Cape Elizabeth. Police say they responded to a shooting at 21…
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Cape Elizabeth first responders rescue kayakers near Two Lights State Park
Three people rescued by the Coast Guard near Two Lights State Park. Kayaker reached shore; male and female were out on the water. Stay updated as the story develops.
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Cape Elizabeth kayak rescue highlights dangers of Maine’s cold ocean waters
A kayaker who capsized off the coast of Cape Elizabeth Wednesday night was rescued safely, but officials said the incident serves as an important reminder about the dangers of Main…