BERLIN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Berlin 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 Berlin.
COMPUTED 2026-06-13 20:43 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 · 2026-06-13 20:42 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 20:42 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 20:42 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 20:42 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.
Isabella Bonnell (MD)
Arian Twigg (MD)
Jamel Randall (MD)
Nasiah Stallings (MD)
Chester Fitchett (MD)
Kimari Capel (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 26-16353 | Linda A. Harris | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16354 | Noel E. Fullerton | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16351 | Candace C. Pilson | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16352 | Sherwin M. Manzon and Analiza A. Manzon | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14821 | Tabatha Sobczak | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16349 | Kimberly A Isdell | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16350 | Mai Lewis | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14848 | Marc G. Hauser | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14765 | Diane Moore | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14784 | Sauncirae Desaire Lewis | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14811 | Michael P Rentschler | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14826 | Joses Viricus Thomas and Shante Cheree Thomas | 06/12/2026 |
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 Berlin, 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 · Berlin, 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 Berlin, MD
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| HEALING HANDS CHIROPRACTIC P C | BERLIN |
| THOMAS LAWRENCE | BERLIN |
| THOMAS BECK | BERLIN |
| PHILIP SPINUZZA | BERLIN |
| EDWIN CASTANEDA | BERLIN |
| ALAE ZARIF | BERLIN |
| JULIE SEXTON | BERLIN |
| DEANNA BRADFORD | BERLIN |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| FRONTIERTOWN WATERSLIDE, LAZY R SALOON- | BERLIN |
| JOHN OLIVER SMITH, JR./PITTS ROAD FARM | BERLIN |
| NANTUCKET POINT(DISTRIBUTION-DELAWARE)-W | BERLIN |
| BAY VISTA II HOA | BERLIN |
| ASSATEAGUE POINTE (I/C 0230011) | BERLIN |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS # 6305 | BERLIN |
| GLEN RIDDLE COMMUNITY C/O LEGUM & NORMAN | BERLIN |
| BERLIN BAPTIST LEARNING CENTER | BERLIN |
💰 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 3
City of Berlin, MD
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| DEANA MCKENZIE | 1128b4 |
| CORA SHOWELL | 1128a2 |
| PETER SNYDER | 1128a4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Berlin, MD
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company of Be | Berlin |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MD state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
New Jersey Co-Conspirator Sentenced for Role in Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Loans Guaranteed by the Small Business Administration
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Convicted Felon Indicted for Firearm Charges Stemming From Domestic-Violence Incident
Jun 12, 2026
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
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Jun 12, 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 Berlin
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Berlin man sentenced in fatal DUI hit-and-run case
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Former Berlin councilwoman, butcher shop owner, faces charges in ACME meat thefts
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Maryland man sentenced to life without parole in killing of deputy during fugitive hunt
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Berlin angler sets new Maryland state record with epic 78-pound longfin albacore catch
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Eastern Shore police called to weekend soccer tournament after ‘some disorderly behavior’
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