SOUTH PORTLAND · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
South Portland 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 South Portland.
COMPUTED 2026-06-17 13:58 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
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
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 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 South 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 · South 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 South Portland, ME
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| SOUTH PORTLAND NURSING HOME, INC | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| GENEVIEVE MACK | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| SCOTT AKIN | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| PORTLAND ORTHOPAEDIC FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| THEODORE LOGAN | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| VNA HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| JOHN KIDD | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| RONALD BAILYN | SOUTH PORTLAND |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| MOODY'S COLLISION CENTERS | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| DOWNEAST ENERGY | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| CARNATION DRY CLEANERS | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| COSMOPROF #66108 | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #5432 | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| KIDDIE KANDIDS #00596 | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| EAST COAST STEEL, BRIDGE DIV | SOUTH PORTLAND |
| C M LAB INC | SOUTH 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 South Portland, ME
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| PAUL GRAZIA | 1128a1 |
| SUE HUBBARD | 1128b5 |
| LEAH KERWIN | 1128a3 |
| FRANK MAZZI | 1128a2 |
| LISA MCMAINS | 1128b4 |
| WARREN REYNOLDS | 1128b5 |
| MARY RIDLEY | 1128a1 |
| JOEL SABEAN | 1128a4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of South Portland, ME
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ME state + federal sources · no aggregators
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Recent News in South Portland
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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South Portland police credit plate reader in missing child case
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Maine Mall shooting suspect appears in court after turning himself in to South Portland police
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Southern Maine man faces explosives charge after raid
The arrest came after the Southern Maine Regional SWAT Team executed a “high-risk search warrant” at a single-family home in South Portland.
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South Portland no longer using Flock cameras
After city councilors voted to disable them in South Portland, city officials said the Flock cameras are no longer sharing data with Maine agencies. Contractors will remove the cam…
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South Portland ends license plate reader contract amid growing privacy concerns
South Portland is ending its use of automatic license plate reader cameras after a city council vote.
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South Portland hotel project displaces several businesses near Maine Mall
The City of South Portland has approved plans for two new hotels near Gorham Road, close to the Maine Mall. One hotel site has already been sectioned off within the Mall Plaza and …