CLEAR SPRING · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Clear Spring gets a B.
Maryland PIA gives 30 days for response — among the slowest graded — but the Judiciary Case Search is the strongest unified statewide free public court records search of any state. MDEC e-filing mandatory in most counties.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Clear Spring.
COMPUTED 2026-07-27 04:18 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 · 2026-07-27 03:53 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 03:53 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 03:53 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-27 03:53 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
TRIPLE HOMICIDE - DELAWARE
Wanted
MILDRED "MILLY" NICKLES
Wanted
SHAQUANNA “KITA” RUTHERFORD
Wanted
SHAARE TEFILA SYNAGOGUE VANDALISM
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.
Aleah Tuberville (MD)
Serenity Winder (MD)
Kevin Cosby (MD)
Madison White (MD)
Edward Gray (MD)
Oneydi Hernandez-Cruz (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 23-18826 | Freddie C. Lewis, Jr. and Marietta A. Lewis | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18061 | Damien Howard | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-17969 | Bernadette Marie Herrion | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18062 | Rynell Rodney Hyman, Jr. | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18063 | Harry Tila Ngala | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18058 | Kermit Earl Ferguson | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18059 | Christopher J. Therres and Catherine N. Therres | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18060 | Joaquin Monge Granados and Helainy Pena | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18057 | Francisco Ernesto Palacios Portillo | 07/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18056 | Dialonda Tanika Bagley | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18055 | Bobby Todd | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18049 | Ansumana Jobe | 07/25/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Maryland
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Maryland. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
How do I look up an arrest in Maryland?▼
To look up an arrest in Maryland, the Maryland Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Central Repository at https://dpscs.maryland.gov/publicservs/bgchecks.shtml holds the statewide criminal history. Submit fingerprints through an authorized Live Scan vendor; statewide checks cost about $18 plus vendor fee, FBI checks add $14.25. The MD Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services inmate locator at https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/inmate/ shows current state-prison detainees. County sheriffs and city police release local arrest reports under MD Public Information Act (GP §4-101). Court charges tied to arrests are free at https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/. Sources: MD DPSCS (https://dpscs.maryland.gov/), MD Courts (https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Clear Spring, 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 · Clear Spring, 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
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Clear Spring, MD
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| THE CLEAR SPRING AMBULANCE CLUB, INC . | CLEAR SPRING |
| CLEAR SPRING PHARMACY INC | CLEAR SPRING |
| HEATHER SEAVOLT-MICHAEL | CLEAR SPRING |
| KATHY THOMSPON | CLEAR SPRING |
| CHARLES DOWNS | CLEAR SPRING |
| STAY HOME SENIOR SERVICES INC | CLEAR SPRING |
| CYNTHIA EBERHART | CLEAR SPRING |
| SUE SHIVES | CLEAR SPRING |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SHA BRIDGE #2109900 | CLEAR SPRING |
| TOWN OF CLEAR SPRING | CLEAR SPRING |
| VERIZON MARYLAND INC | CLEAR SPRING |
| CLEAR SPRING WWTP | CLEAR SPRING |
| R H WILSON & SONS | CLEAR SPRING |
| SHA BRIDGE #2114300 | CLEAR SPRING |
| IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF WASHINGTON CO-WTP | CLEAR SPRING |
| SHA BRIDGE 2110204 | CLEAR SPRING |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MD) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | LJ Ross Associates | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-20 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-20 | Aargon Agency, Inc. | Written notification about debt |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Clear Spring, MD
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MD state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Charges in Connection With Filipino Child-Sex Trafficking Ring
Jul 22, 2026
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Former Department of Education Employee Agrees to Pay More Than $160,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Montgomery County Schoolteacher Sentenced to More Than a Decade in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl
Jul 15, 2026
FBI Field Office
Maryland Man Indicted on Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Federal Official and Others
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Maryland Man Indicted on Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Federal Official and Others
Jul 13, 2026
FBI Field Office
Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Sentenced in Connection with Insurance Fraud Scheme
Jul 10, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor files amicus brief supporting fiduciary discretion in use of forfeited funds under ERISA
Jul 24, 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 Clear Spring
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Jackknifed tractor-trailer on I-70 in Washington County shuts down lanes near Clear Spring Road
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. ( DC News Now) — An early morning tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 70 closed all westbound lanes near Clear Spring Road on Thursday. According to Maryland…
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Maryland house fire that killed 3 ruled murder, arson: 4 arrested
Maryland State Police have arrested four people in connection with a house fire in Clear Spring. Brittany Ray, Harold Flichman and Brianna Mae Weishaar were found dead in the home …
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MSP arrests two more people related to Clear Spring-area triple murder
Two more people have been charged in connection with a November 2025 triple murder near Clear Spring, Maryland. Autopsies revealed the three victims found in a house fire died from…
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Maryland murder victim was concerned about suspect's mental health
Taylor Andrew Rowles, 32, is charged with the first-degree murder of his girlfriend, Paige Elizabeth Grove, 30, in Clear Spring, Maryland. Grove was found dead in her home with sta…
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Clear Spring
he Humane Society of Washington County is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that will lead to an arrest and conviction of the person or people who shot two cats in Cle…
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Victims tied to Maryland house fire were shot, investigation says
The three murder victims authorities found at the scene of a Maryland house fire had all been shot in what appears to be a targeted incident in an attempt to steal drugs, according…