CANTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
13/24
Canton gets a C.
Massachusetts has one of the weakest public records laws in the country: 10-business-day response, no real enforcement teeth, and the legislature exempts itself entirely. CORI rules block routine criminal history release. Strong courts e-filing partially offsets.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Canton.
COMPUTED 2026-06-26 17:21 UTC · SCORE 13/24
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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 · 2026-06-26 17:13 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-26 17:13 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-26 17:13 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-26 17:13 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 · MA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MA
Children Missing From Massachusetts (Statewide)
Active Massachusetts cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Aiden Peterson (MA)
Lorili Setaro (MA)
Emmanuel Rodriguez (MA)
Daiyanaliz Diaz (MA)
Leilani Comstock (MA)
Chloe Ross (MA)
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 Massachusetts Court Cases
Most recent Massachusetts court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-12908 | Bancroft Squash Corporation v. Edlow | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-12915 | Mesidor v. Moniz et al | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-12917 | Margarito-Casimiro v. Blanche | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-40163 | Swint v. Gray Local Media, L.L.C. | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-30101 | Ahmed v. Edlow et al | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-12918 | Farzaneh Sullivan et al v. Mullin et al | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-12916 | Khan v. Moniz et al | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-12919 | Moreira Lages et al v. Riordan et al | 06/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11527 | Thomas Terrien | 06/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11528 | Tori Ann Savoca | 06/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11530 | Lynne Christensen | 06/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30412 | Matthew Snow | 06/26/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Norfolk County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Norfolk County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where can I find access to the salaries of correctional officers?▼
Norfolk County, MA correctional officer salaries: Massachusetts Comptroller CTHRU (https://cthru.state.ma.us/) — searchable database of state employee salaries by department, name, position. Norfolk County Sheriff (https://www.norfolksheriff.com/) for county-level employees — public via Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c. 66, https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleX/Chapter66). Submit written records request to Sheriff's HR or county. Better Government Association (https://www.bettergov.org/) for some MA payroll data. Boston Globe and other media also publish public payroll databases. M.G.L. c. 66 §10 sets 10-day response standard.
How do I get a criminal background check in Foxboro?▼
Foxboro, MA (Norfolk County) background check: Massachusetts CORI via DCJIS (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-criminal-justice-information-services-dcjis) — $25 personal CORI request (https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-your-cori). Statute M.G.L. c. 6 §172 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section172). iCORI online (https://icori.chs.state.ma.us/). Foxborough Police records (https://www.foxboroughpolice.com/). Norfolk County Sheriff (https://www.norfolksheriff.com/). Court records: Massachusetts Trial Court eAccess (https://www.masscourts.org/eservices/) free. FBI Identity History Summary $18 via IdentoGO MA (https://www.identogo.com/locations/massachusetts). Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c. 66). Ban-the-box: M.G.L. c. 151B §4(9½).
Where do I find vital records in Barre?▼
To find vital records in Barre, MA (Worcester County), contact the Town of Barre Town Clerk at 40 West Street, Barre, MA 01005 (978-355-5004). Statewide vital records are at the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/registry-of-vital-records-and-statistics. Births and deaths recorded since 1921 are at the state level; older records are at the local clerk. Certified copies cost $20 each. Only the registrant, immediate family, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under M.G.L. c.46 §2A. Older records (75+ years) are open at the Massachusetts State Archives at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/. Sources: MA RVRS (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/registry-of-vital-records-and-statistics), MA Archives (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/).
What's the source for arrest records in Holyoke?▼
Arrest records in Holyoke, MA (Hampden County) come primarily from the Holyoke Police Department at 138 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 (413-322-6900). Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) makes adult arrest reports public; submit a written records request. The Hampden County Sheriff's Department at https://www.hcsdmass.org/ maintains current inmate rosters. The Massachusetts iCORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) at https://www.mass.gov/cori provides statewide criminal history (subject's own record free; standard employer iCORI $25). Court charges tied to arrests are searchable at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-court-system. Sources: Holyoke PD (https://www.holyoke.org/police-staff/), MA iCORI (https://www.mass.gov/cori).
Is it possible to obtain a police report online?▼
In Worcester, MA (Worcester County), it IS possible to obtain a police report online for some cases. The Worcester Police Department Records Section at 9-11 Lincoln Square, Worcester, MA 01608 (508-799-8651) accepts requests in person, by mail, or via the City of Worcester records request system at https://www.worcesterma.gov/. Online ordering of accident reports is available through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles for crashes involving an investigation. Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) requires response within 10 business days. Standard fees: $5 for incident reports, $5-$10 for accident reports. Sources: Worcester PD (https://www.worcesterma.gov/police), MA Public Records (https://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/preidx.htm).
How do I find arrest records in Massachusetts?▼
To find arrest records in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board iCORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) at https://www.mass.gov/cori provides statewide criminal history. Subjects can request their own record online for free; standard employer iCORI is $25, open-access (limited) is free. The MA Department of Correction inmate search at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-correction shows state prisoners. Local arrest reports come from the city/town police department; MA Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) governs disclosure. Court charges tied to arrests are searchable at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-court-system. Sources: MA iCORI (https://www.mass.gov/cori), MA Courts (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-court-system).
📊 Public Data Sources for Canton, MA
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 · Canton, MA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MA
.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 (MA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Canton, MA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ROBERT BARATZ | CANTON |
| SSHC, INC. | CANTON |
| NANCY CHAPIN | CANTON |
| ALICE CUSNER | CANTON |
| AMANI MICHAEL | CANTON |
| RICHARD HEMINGWAY | CANTON |
| COBB CORNER ENDODONTICS PC | CANTON |
| SAROJ BHARATIYA | CANTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| COBBS CORNER SHELL SERVICE INC | CANTON |
| FULLSHARE INC | CANTON |
| YORKSHIRE ESTATES DEFINITIVE RESIDENTIAL | CANTON |
| ORGANOGENESIS | CANTON |
| CAPONE COMPANIES | CANTON |
| WILLOW AUTO REPAIR | CANTON |
| CANTON CLEANERS & TAILORS | CANTON |
| WHITE BILL CHEVROLET | CANTON |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | National Consumer Tele | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
| 2026-05-20 | BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE | Problem with a purchase shown on you |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 5
City of Canton, MA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| KATHY CHIN | 1128a3 |
| LAWRENCE COHEN | 1128b4 |
| VALARIE JACOBSON | 1128b4 |
| SHANNON O'NEIL | 1128b4 |
| DEBORAH SHAW | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Canton, MA
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Canton Co-operative Bank | Canton |
| 42 North Private Bank | Canton |
| The Bank of Canton | Canton |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Firearms Trafficking
Jun 25, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien from the Dominican Republic Sentenced to More than Two Years in Prison for Aggravated Identity Theft
Jun 25, 2026
doj_news
Serial Bank Robber Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Prison for Robbing Weymouth Bank at Gunpoint
Jun 24, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Boston’s Child Exploitation–Human Trafficking Task Force Arrests Seven Massachusetts Men on Child Exploitation Charges
Jun 23, 2026
doj_news
Former New Hampshire State Representative and Massachusetts Daycare Worker Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Child Exploitation
Jun 23, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 25, 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 Canton
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Karen Read sues Massachusetts State Police, Canton Police, alleging culture of bias and corruption
Karen Read has filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police, alleging "a culture of bias and corruption." ...
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Karen Read unleashes explosive lawsuit against state police, Canton police: court docs
Karen Read files lawsuit against Canton and Massachusetts State Police, alleging misogyny, bigotry, and misconduct in the O'Keefe death probe.
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POST commission suspends certification of ex-Canton officer who testified at Karen Read trial
Massachusetts’ police oversight commission suspended the certification of a former Canton sergeant on Thursday amid allegations that he exchanged bigoted text messages with the lea…
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Ex-Canton police sergeant in Karen Read case is suspended by POST Commission
A former Canton police sergeant who testified in the high-profile Karen Read murder trial has had his Massachusetts law enforcement certification suspended. The vote to decertify S…
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Karen Read lawsuit alleges history of disturbing texts between Michael Proctor, Sean Goode
The lawsuit filed by Karen Read against Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police allegedly revealed a long history of disturbing texts.
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Jury in Karen Read’s murder trial visits the home where boyfriend and police officer John O’Keefe was found dead outside
Massachusetts State Police arrested Karen Read on suspicion of killing John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer who was found dead outside a Canton home in 2022. On Friday, jurors in …
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Newly released bigoted police texts are ‘significant problem for the whole commonwealth’
Former police officers Michael Proctor and Sean Goode praised Hitler and used slurs in messages that law enforcement experts warn could damage public trust statewide.
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Everything you need to know about Karen Read’s latest lawsuit
The newest lawsuit from Karen Read targets an “insidious culture of bigotry and misogyny” at two Massachusetts police departments.