SOMERSET COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Somerset County gets a B.
Maine FOAA gives 5 business days with the Public Access Ombudsman for advisory opinions. Booking photos public. eCourts e-filing rollout still in progress — courts criterion takes a partial credit.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Somerset County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 18:59 UTC · SCORE 17/24
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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 · 2026-06-10 18:30 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:30 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:30 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 18:30 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.
Aislynn Canfield (ME)
Huck Lowe (ME)
Robert Desmond (ME)
Stefanie Damron (ME)
Ayla Reynolds (ME)
Mary Hembree (ME)
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 Maine Court Cases
Most recent Maine court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00097 | US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v. BURNS | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00043-1 | USA v. BISHOP | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:23-cr-00009-1 | USA v. CHAISSON | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10053 | Emily C. Pease | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00303 | BRUNSON v. WELLPATH LLC et al | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00157 | WRIGHT v. PATRIOT SUBARU OF SACO INC | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00210 | DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY v. TAYLOR et al | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00128 | NEWREZ LLC v. VANROSENDAEL et al | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00071 | FARRELL v. TOWN OF SUMNER et al | 06/09/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-10245 | Sean Michael Hopwood | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00279 | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE v. WINCAPAW | 06/08/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00032-1 | USA v. SAWYER | 06/08/2026 |
Cities in Somerset County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Maine
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Maine. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
How do I search property ownership in North Monmouth?▼
To search property ownership in North Monmouth, ME (part of Monmouth Town in Kennebec County), start with the Town of Monmouth Assessor at 859 Main Street, Monmouth, ME 04259 (207-933-2206), which keeps tax maps, owner names, and assessed values. The Kennebec County Registry of Deeds at 95 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330 (207-622-0431) records all deeds, mortgages, and liens; online searches are at https://kennebec.unisearch.com/. Maine's Freedom of Access Act (1 M.R.S. §401) makes these records public; copies cost about $1 per page, $10 for certified. Sources: Monmouth Town (https://www.monmouthmaine.com/), Kennebec Registry of Deeds (https://www.kennebecregistryofdeeds.com/).
Where do I find a deed or property record in Hancock?▼
Hancock County, ME deed/property records: Hancock County Registry of Deeds (https://hancockcountydeeds.com/) — deeds, mortgages, liens recorded, online via county registry. Recording fees per Title 33 M.R.S. §751 (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/33/title33ch11sec0.html). Hancock County Government (https://www.hancockcountymaine.gov/) for parcel and assessment data via assessor. Tax payment via municipal tax collector (each town in Maine collects its own). Maine FOAA (1 M.R.S. §401-410). Property fraud alert via Registry. Maine GIS Open Data Portal (https://www.maine.gov/geolib/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Somerset County, 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 · Somerset County, 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
Statewide (ME) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MICHELLE DIAZ | KITTERY |
| MICHELLE BACHTEL | BELFAST |
| JAMES FAIRFIELD | LITCHFIELD |
| CARL GROVE | BRUNSWICK |
| REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AT LUBEC | LUBEC |
| KIMBERLY CLARK | GORHAM |
| LEE RICHHEIMER | WELLS |
| LISA HOWARD | 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 8
Statewide (ME) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| BETTER HEALTH CARE, INC | 1128a1 |
| INDEPENDENT HOMECARE, INC | 1128a1 |
| NORTON CHIROPRACTIC CENTER | 1128b8 |
| SEACOAST SLEEP SOLUTIONS, INC | 1128a1 |
| TIKES ENTERPRISES LTD | 1128b8 |
| SAMUEL ABBOTT | 1128b4 |
| ABDIRASHID AHMED | 1128a1 |
| CARLOS AHUMADA | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (ME) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Skowhegan Savings Bank | Skowhegan |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ME state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Illegal Alien from England Pleads Guilty to Entering the US Without Inspection and Lying to Federal Investigators
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme
Jun 9, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Somerset County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Maine AG clears Somerset County deputies in deadly Hartland shooting
The Maine attorney general said two Somerset County deputies were justified in the deadly shooting of Issac Robinson.
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Child struck by lawn tractor in Somerset County
SOMERSET COUNTY, Maine — A 3½-year-old child was struck by a lawn tractor in Somerset County, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.
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Somerset sheriff, DA seek proposals to spend $40K from cannabis grow cases - Centralmaine.com
Somerset sheriff, DA seek proposals to spend $40K from cannabis grow cases Centralmaine.com
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“Bad faith”: Judge rebukes slow district attorney’s office as prosecutors across Maine buckle under high caseloads - The Maine Monitor
“Bad faith”: Judge rebukes slow district attorney’s office as prosecutors across Maine buckle under high caseloads The Maine Monitor
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Man arrested in Tomhegan Township following standoff with police - WABI
Man arrested in Tomhegan Township following standoff with police WABI
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Somerset County contracts with Waldo County to share jail administrator
Waldo already pays Somerset to house its inmates; Somerset will now pay Waldo for the services of its top jail official, who used to run the state’s largest prison.
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Maine sheriff’s deputy barred from possessing weapons under ‘yellow flag’ law - Bangor Daily News
Maine sheriff’s deputy barred from possessing weapons under ‘yellow flag’ law Bangor Daily News
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Police raid in Pittsfield uncovers over a pound of fentanyl, cocaine - WGME
Police raid in Pittsfield uncovers over a pound of fentanyl, cocaine WGME