SOMERSET · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Somerset gets a B.
Montgomery County Md grade B (17/24) computed from six criteria.
Note: County-level grade from Montgomery County Md applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Somerset.
COMPUTED 2026-06-08 07:52 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 · 2026-06-08 07:39 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-08 07:39 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-08 07:39 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-08 07:39 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 · MD Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MD field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
SHAARE TEFILA SYNAGOGUE VANDALISM
Wanted
TRACEY KIRKPATRICK
Wanted
VLADISLAV YEVGENYEVICH BOROVKOV
Wanted
WILLIAM BRADFORD BISHOP, JR.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MD
Children Missing From Maryland (Statewide)
Active Maryland cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Shawna Hardy (MD)
Adriana Montoya (MD)
Rakiyah Allen (MD)
Cha’Miya Dickerson-Hairston (MD)
Garnell Moore (MD)
Nahomy Perez-Alfaro (MD)
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 Maryland Court Cases
Most recent Maryland court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14584 | Edin Ernesto Aguirre Alvarado | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14583 | Rolando Alba Hurtado | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16071 | Donisha Elisa Smith | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16070 | Regina Renee Wortham and Antwan Quandell Wortham | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16069 | Tashea Lawann Alexander | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16068 | Claudette Jacqueline Kamara | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14675 | Ella L Sample | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14882 | Jaquetta Eaton | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14230 | Christopher Eugene Brown | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14282 | Susan Virginia Lee Sanders | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14376 | Turkessa R. Thompson | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14378 | Teresa L. Carroll | 06/07/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Montgomery County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Montgomery County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Clarksburg?▼
To check whether someone has an outstanding warrant in Clarksburg (Montgomery County, MD), the authoritative tool is the Maryland Judiciary Case Search at https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/ - it returns active District and Circuit Court cases including bench warrants by name and DOB. Maryland Bench Warrants (https://benchwarrants.marylandofficialrecords.com/) summarizes failure-to-appear and active warrant cases. For service or further info, contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Warrant Section (https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/sheriff/, 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850, 240-777-7000) - they execute Circuit Court warrants. The 6th District Police Station serves Clarksburg/Damascus (https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/montgomery-county-police-department, 35 W Watkins Mill Road, Gaithersburg, 240-773-5700). The Maryland State Police (https://mdsp.maryland.gov/) handles statewide warrants. Maryland's Public Information Act (Md. Code Gen. Provisions sections 4-101 et seq.) governs access. Court Records info is at http://www.mdcourts.gov/courts/courtrecords. If a warrant exists, the safest option is to consult a Maryland defense attorney before contacting law enforcement so the warrant can be quashed or surrendered through counsel.
How do I check if someone is in custody in Maryland?▼
To check if someone is in custody in Maryland, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services inmate locator at https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/inmate/ shows current state-prison detainees. For local jail detainees, contact the County Sheriff or Detention Center: Baltimore City at https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/agencies/bcdc.shtml, Baltimore County at https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/, Montgomery County at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cor/, Prince George's County at https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. MD Public Information Act (MD Code GP §4-101) governs disclosure of inmate roster data. Sources: MD DPSCS (https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/), Federal BOP (https://www.bop.gov/).
Where do recent arrests show up in Elkton?▼
For recent arrests in Elkton, MD (Cecil County), contact the Elkton Police Department at 100 Railroad Avenue, Elkton, MD 21921 (410-398-4200), or the Cecil County Sheriff's Office at 107 Chesapeake Boulevard, Elkton, MD 21921 (410-996-5500). The Cecil County Detention Center inmate roster is at https://www.ccgov.org/government/sheriff. Maryland Public Information Act (MD Code GP §4-101) makes adult arrest reports public; submit a written records request. Court charges tied to arrests are searchable on Maryland Judiciary Case Search at https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/. Sources: Cecil County (https://www.ccgov.org/), MD Courts (https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/).
How can I find out if there was an incident in a particular location?▼
To find out if there was an incident in a particular location in Severn, MD (Anne Arundel County), contact the Anne Arundel County Police Department at 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108 (410-222-8050). The AACPD daily blotter is published online at https://www.aacounty.org/police-department/. For specific addresses or dates, file a Maryland Public Information Act (PIA) request at https://www.aacounty.org/pia. Standard fees apply for copies. Court charges tied to incidents are searchable on Maryland Judiciary Case Search at https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/. MD PIA (MD Code, GP §4-101) governs disclosure. Sources: AACPD (https://www.aacounty.org/police-department/), MD Courts (https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/).
Where can I find the history of Maryland's flooding problems?▼
For Maryland's flooding history, the Maryland Department of the Environment at https://mde.maryland.gov/ tracks flood data and floodplain maps; the Maryland Emergency Management Agency at https://mema.maryland.gov/ documents disaster declarations. The NOAA National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office at https://www.weather.gov/lwx/ archives historical flood events. The U.S. Geological Survey at https://www.usgs.gov/ tracks streamflow and flood frequency. Major historical floods include Hurricane Agnes (1972), the 'Great Flood' of 1936, Tropical Storm Eloise (1975), and the Ellicott City flash floods (2016, 2018). FEMA flood maps are at https://msc.fema.gov/. Maryland Public Information Act (MD Code GP §4-101) governs disclosure of state records. Sources: MD MEMA (https://mema.maryland.gov/), NOAA NWS (https://www.weather.gov/).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Maryland?▼
To look up a marriage license in Maryland, contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court — Marriage License Department in the county where the license was issued. The MD Courts directory is at https://www.mdcourts.gov/courts. Statewide marriage verifications come from the Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records at https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/ for $12 (records from 1990 forward). Older records are at the Circuit Court Clerk. Maryland Public Information Act (MD Code GP §4-101) makes marriage licenses public; certified copies typically cost $5.50 at the Circuit Court. Sources: MD DOH Vital Records (https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/), MD Courts (https://www.mdcourts.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Somerset, MD
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, MD · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MD
.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 (MD)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MD
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MD
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MD
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MD
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MD) — federal-news feed scoped to state
FBI-Baltimore
FBI-Baltimore
FBI-Baltimore
FBI-Baltimore
FBI-Baltimore
FBI-Baltimore
FBI-Baltimore
FBI-Baltimore
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MD) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | LJ Ross Associates | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Written notification about debt |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MD state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Maryland Man Indicted for Assaulting TSA Security Officers at Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Jun 4, 2026
doj_news
Maryland Man Sentenced for Role in HSTF Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Conspiracy Case
Jun 2, 2026
doj_news
Baltimore Men Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison for Roles in Deadly Carjacking
Jun 2, 2026
FBI Field Office
Baltimore Men Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison for Roles in Deadly Carjacking
Jun 2, 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
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Maryland State Police execute aerial rescue in Somerset County
A Maryland State Police helicopter rescued a man experiencing a medical emergency on his boat in Somerset County. The boater was in a remote marsh area that was inaccessible by gro…
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Maryland gun laws: 3 Lower Shore sheriffs join ranks against restrictive gun bills
The sheriffs of Worcester and Somerset counties have joined ranks with their Wicomico counterpart on speaking out against proposed state gun laws. Worcester County Sheriff Matthew …
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MD lowers flags to honor Somerset County highway worker killed in crash
Flags flew at half-staff across Maryland on May 4 to honor the life of a highway worker from Somerset County who was killed in a fatal crash.
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Somerset reverses course on whole blood program for ambulances
A whole blood program will move forward in Somerset County, allowing first responders to replace severe blood loss in trauma patients and buy critical time before they reach a hosp…
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Somerset balks at ‘whole blood grant,’ 1st responders say it saves lives
A grant-funded plan to put whole blood on Somerset County ambulances has run into local resistance, with county officials warning it could become another state-backed program that …