SUFFOLK COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
13/24
Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 18:20 UTC · SCORE 13/24
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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 · 2026-06-10 18:20 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:20 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:20 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 18:20 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.
Audrina Meringer (MA)
Ghezel Alkhamees (MA)
Robert Daigle (MA)
Daina Baptiste (MA)
Jose McCra (MA)
Noah Britto (MA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Cities in Suffolk County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I run a background check in Boston?▼
Boston, MA background checks go through Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) via Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (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 portal (https://icori.chs.state.ma.us/). Boston Police records (https://police.boston.gov/how-to-get-a-copy-of-a-police-report/). Suffolk County Sheriff inmate search (https://www.scsdma.org/). Court records: Massachusetts Trial Court eAccess (https://www.masscourts.org/eservices/) free name search. FBI Identity History Summary $18 via IdentoGO Massachusetts (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).
How do I search property ownership in Massachusetts?▼
To search property ownership in Massachusetts, use the Massachusetts Land Records site at https://www.masslandrecords.com/, which provides free statewide deed and mortgage searches at all 21 county Registries of Deeds. The MassGIS Property Tax Parcels at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massgis-data-property-tax-parcels provides statewide GIS-based ownership data. Each city/town Assessor maintains current ownership and assessed values; many post online (e.g., Boston at https://www.boston.gov/departments/assessing). Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c.66 §10) makes deeds and assessments public. Recording fees average $155 first page; certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5 certification. Sources: MA Land Records (https://www.masslandrecords.com/), MassGIS (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massgis-data-property-tax-parcels).
📊 Public Data Sources for Suffolk County, 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 · Suffolk County, 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
Statewide (MA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| FREDERICK ROWLAND | ROSLINDALE |
| CHICOPEE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION | CHICOPEE |
| WALTER LETIEN | BEVERLY |
| BARRY ZALLEN | WAYLAND |
| TRACY HARADON | SPRINGFIELD |
| MARTHAS VINEYARD COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC DBA VISITING NURSE SERVICE | VINEYARD HAVEN |
| DAVID COHEN | PITTSFIELD |
| KEVIN WELLS | LYNN |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | National Consumer Tele | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (MA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A & A LIVERY, INC | 1128a1 |
| ADLIFE HEALTH CARE | 1128a1 |
| AMBAMA CLINIC, P C | 1128a1 |
| ARBORWAY MANOR, INC | 1128a1 |
| ASSOCIATED PODIATRISTS, PC | 1128a1 |
| BAY STATE AMBU & HOSP RENTAL | 1128a1 |
| BEALE STREET PHARMACY | 1128a1 |
| BELLINGHAM ELDER NETWORK, INC | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (MA) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 6
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| State Street Bank and Trust Company | Boston |
| Boston Trust Walden Company | Boston |
| OneUnited Bank | Boston |
| The Cooperative Bank | Roslindale |
| Commonwealth Co-operative Bank | Hyde Park |
| Eastern Bank | Boston |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Twenty-Six Trinitarios Gang Members Charged with RICO Conspiracy Related to Five Murders in Massachusetts
Jun 9, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Boston Supports International Takedown of First VPN Service Used by Ransomware Actors to Compromise Businesses Worldwide
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Former Brookline Doctor Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Health Care Fraud and Tax Fraud
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Resulting in Death of a Minor and the Sale of Drugs and Machineguns on Telegram App
Jun 5, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme
Jun 9, 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 Suffolk County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Suffolk County sheriff deputy arrested for human trafficking, child rape in several Massachusetts towns
A Suffolk County sheriff deputy has been arrested and charged with human trafficking and child rape in several Massachusetts towns, according to the Plymouth County District Attorn…
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Massachusetts cold case solved as DNA identifies ‘Chelsea Jane Doe’
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office states that on November 13, 2000, officers discovered the body of an unknown woman, mutilated in the parking lot of the Soldiers’ Home…
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Suffolk County sheriff arrested on charges of pressuring cannabis company over stock purchase - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Suffolk County sheriff arrested on charges of pressuring cannabis company over stock purchase Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
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Police Blotter: Massachusetts alleged child rapist sheriff’s deputy faces more charges - Boston Herald
Police Blotter: Massachusetts alleged child rapist sheriff’s deputy faces more charges Boston Herald
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Suffolk County sheriff files motion to dismiss federal extortion charges - NBC Boston
Suffolk County sheriff files motion to dismiss federal extortion charges NBC Boston
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Massachusetts sheriffs held $36M in accounts outside state oversight, report finds - WGBH
Massachusetts sheriffs held $36M in accounts outside state oversight, report finds WGBH
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Allentown teen identified as 2000 cold case victim, FBI says - Lehighvalleylive.com
Allentown teen identified as 2000 cold case victim, FBI says Lehighvalleylive.com
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Rachael Rollins qualifies for ballot in Suffolk DA race, in a bid to reclaim her old job - WBUR
Rachael Rollins qualifies for ballot in Suffolk DA race, in a bid to reclaim her old job WBUR