PORTLAND PD · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Portland PD gets a B.
Portland Maine Police Department operates inside Maine Freedom of Access Act. Consent decree status: No federal consent decree.
COMPUTED 2026-06-17 13:42 UTC · SCORE 17/24
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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
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
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 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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Portland, 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 · Portland, 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 Portland, ME
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| KELLY KIRTLAND | PORTLAND |
| ROBERT DENTON | PORTLAND |
| MICHAEL CURCI | PORTLAND |
| GARY HOCHHEISER | PORTLAND |
| DAVID GREENLEAF | PORTLAND |
| PORTLAND FOOT & ANKLE, PA | PORTLAND |
| JOHN O'BRIEN | PORTLAND |
| LEE NIEMEYER | PORTLAND |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| MAINE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | PORTLAND |
| UNITED GROUND EXPRESS | PORTLAND |
| PARIS FARMERS UNION | PORTLAND |
| LYSEPH EIEM | PORTLAND |
| DBA RITE AID #04122 | PORTLAND |
| CENTRAL ME POWER CO PORTLAND SERVICE CTR | PORTLAND |
| BRISTOL SEAFOOD | PORTLAND |
| WISE BUSINESS FORMS (FRMLY EPX GROUP) | PORTLAND |
💰 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 8
City of Portland, ME
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| SAMUEL ABBOTT | 1128b4 |
| MARILYN BOYNTON | 1128b4 |
| KRISTEN BRADY | 1128a3 |
| MICHELLE BRISSETTE | 1128b4 |
| JULIE BULAYA NOLI | 1128a2 |
| ELIZABETH CALDER | 1128b4 |
| JESSICA COLEMAN | 1128b4 |
| JESSICA COLEMAN | 1128a3 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Portland, ME
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Maine Community Bank | Portland |
| Northeast Bank | Portland |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ME state + federal sources · no aggregators
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Recent News in Portland
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Pedestrian dies following vehicle crash in Portland
Portland police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning. Officials say a 49-year-old man was struck by a vehicle operated by an 82-year…
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Portland man dies from injuries after being hit by vehicle
The Portland Police Department says a 49-year-old Portland man died from his injuries Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle.
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Portland police investigating crash at intersection in Bayside neighborhood
The Portland Police Department said a man has died after he was struck by a vehicle at an intersection in the city's Bayside neighborhood Tuesday morning.
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South Portland police credit plate reader in missing child case
In a social media post, the South Portland Police Department said the agency received information back in April about a vehicle of interest, three days after the child was reported…
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Portland man charged with four counts of aggravated drug trafficking following high-risk search warrant
A man from Portland is facing drug trafficking charges after law enforcement said they found crack cocaine at a residence on Kensington Street.
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ICE arrests another Maine jail guard
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested another Maine jail guard, who reportedly was authorized to work in the country through 2030.
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Driver kills Portland pedestrian
A 49-year-old Portland man died of injuries after he was hit by a driver in Portland late Tuesday morning. The crash was reported just before 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Marg…
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Maine Secretary of State Office rejects claims of lost thumb drive with election results
It's been over week since Maine's primary election, and the results of three major races are still to be determined.