SCARBOROUGH · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Scarborough 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 Scarborough.
COMPUTED 2026-06-17 13:09 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 12:59 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 12:59 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 12:59 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-17 12:59 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 Scarborough, 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 · Scarborough, 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 Scarborough, ME
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| LISA HOWARD | SCARBOROUGH |
| BAIRD MALLORY | SCARBOROUGH |
| JILL AMUNDSON | SCARBOROUGH |
| MARTY LAYNE | SCARBOROUGH |
| THOMAS ROESCH | SCARBOROUGH |
| FOUNDATION FOR BLOOD RESEARCH | SCARBOROUGH |
| MICHELE KURLANSKI | SCARBOROUGH |
| LAWRENCE RISIGO | SCARBOROUGH |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| PLEASANT HILL POND HERBICIDE TREATMENT P | SCARBOROUGH |
| PINE POINT CENTER | SCARBOROUGH |
| PAYNE ROAD CLIPPER MART | SCARBOROUGH |
| CUMMINS, INC. - SCARBOROUGH | SCARBOROUGH |
| QUANTUM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. | SCARBOROUGH |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #5072 | SCARBOROUGH |
| HYSTER NEW ENGLAND | SCARBOROUGH |
| MAINE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | SCARBOROUGH |
💰 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 6
City of Scarborough, ME
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| THOMAS MOORE | 1128b14 |
| HONORINE MUTAMURIZA | 1128a2 |
| RICHARD PERRY | 1128b4 |
| ELIZABETH PIERCE | 1128b4 |
| PENELOPE RICE | 1128b4 |
| KEITH ROLLINS | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Scarborough, ME
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ME state + federal sources · no aggregators
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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 Scarborough
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Scarborough police arrest man from Biddeford on sexual assault charges
Scarborough police arrested a man from Biddeford on sexual assault charges from an incident that happened in 2025, police said in a press release.
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Part of Route 1 in Scarborough to be closed several more hours due to crash
Part of Route 1 in Scarborough was closed on Monday afternoon due to a crash. Police said it would likely be closed for several hours.
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Scarborough fire department responds to multiple emergency calls Monday
"Since 8:00 a.m., Shift 3 firefighters and on-duty per-diem personnel have responded to 17 calls for service, with many of those incidents occurring this afternoon as a result of t…
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Crash, grass fire lead to road closures as Scarborough also hit by power outages
Both Route 1 and Haigis Parkway have since reopened. Meanwhile, CMP has restored power to all of the 5,000-plus customers who lost electricity Monday.
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Great white shark is seen near popular beaches in Maine, sparking a warning from police
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-…
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Idexx removes suspected plate-reading cameras from properties in Westbrook, Scarborough
The Press Herald reported this month that Idexx appeared to have plate-reading cameras monitoring Maine properties — a violation of state law if they’re in use.
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Car strikes telephone pole, closes Route 1 in Scarborough
Power is out for thousands of customers in Scarborough, South Portland, and Cape Elizabeth for reasons unrelated to the crash.