BELFAST · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Belfast 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 Belfast.
COMPUTED 2026-07-16 08:41 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 · 2026-07-16 08:41 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-16 08:41 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-16 08:41 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-16 08:41 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.
Ayla Reynolds (ME)
Robert Desmond (ME)
Stefanie Damron (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 |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 24-10138 | Joseph L. Roy | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00302 | BOWIE v. KNOX CO JAIL et al | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00206 | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE v. LEWIS | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-00195-1 | USA v. CONLEY | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00368 | OCEAN FARM GEAR & SERVICES LLC v. FLIPFARM SYSTEMS LIMITED | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01007 | Tarr v. United States Department of Education | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-20268 | Jeremy C Kasten and Kimberly C Kasten | 07/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00361 | BARNES v. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONER | 07/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00285 | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE v. POISSONNIER | 07/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00312 | SCHILLING v. SACO FALLS MANAGEMENT LLC et al | 07/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00360 | JOHN v. PORTLAND HOUSING | 07/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00308 | MARINER TOWER LLC v. DISH WIRELESS LLC | 07/14/2026 |
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 Belfast, 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 · Belfast, 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 Belfast, ME
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MICHELLE BACHTEL | BELFAST |
| RANDALL HOLCOMB | BELFAST |
| SAIMA RASHID | BELFAST |
| LYNN STEGALL | BELFAST |
| MARK REPKA | BELFAST |
| VIJENDRA SWARUP | BELFAST |
| RENE SMIT | BELFAST |
| CLAUDIA HAYS | BELFAST |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| MBNA | BELFAST |
| PENOBSCOT FROZEN FOODS | BELFAST |
| BELFAST WATER DISTRICT | BELFAST |
| DUCKTRAP RIVER FISH FARM, LLC | BELFAST |
| R.H. RENY | BELFAST |
| LANE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | BELFAST |
| KALLIS FORD CHRYSLER INC | BELFAST |
| POULTRY PROCESSING, INC. | BELFAST |
💰 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 | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on 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 3
City of Belfast, ME
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| COLLEEN CRONIN | 1128b4 |
| JANICE MERCINKO | 1128a2 |
| BRET PERRYMAN | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Belfast, ME
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ME state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Bangor Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy and Aggravated Identity Theft
Jun 18, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Approves Final Order Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supplements for Kids and Teens
Jul 15, 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 Belfast
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Massachusetts man charged with drug trafficking after Belfast-area investigation
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Police arrest Massachusetts man in Maine for allegedly bringing cocaine into the state
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) arrested a Massachusetts man Wednesday for allegedly bringing a "significant amount of cocaine for resale" into Maine, officials said. Agen…
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Court rejects Calvary Chapel appeal in Belfast Hutchinson Center dispute
Calvary Chapel's lawsuit against the University of Maine System will resume after the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's decision.
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Massachusetts man accused of bringing cocaine to Belfast to sell
Juan Antonio Arias Almonte was arrested and charged with aggravated trafficking schedule drugs.