WATTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
15/24
Watton gets a C.
Michigan looks strong on paper — booking photos public, MiFILE near-complete, OTIS free — but the state runs on a Public Records Act with no real fulfillment deadline. The AG has formally ruled FOIA does not require agencies to produce records on a clock, only to acknowledge requests. The legislature also exempted itself from FOIA entirely. Different failure mode than Illinois — same C-range outco
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Watton.
COMPUTED 2026-07-30 04:46 UTC · SCORE 15/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 04:31 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 04:31 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 04:31 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 · MI Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MI field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
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EDGARDO LUIS PEREZ
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DARREN ANTHONY ROBINSON
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KELLY BOYCE-HURLBERT
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Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MI
Children Missing From Michigan (Statewide)
Active Michigan cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Gracie O'Connor (MI)
Nevaeh Williams (MI)
Jerimiah Anderson (MI)
Omunique Greer (MI)
Paxton Elliott (MI)
Zy’ann Fluellen (MI)
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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Recent Michigan Court Cases
Most recent Michigan court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48462-mlo | Shanae LaTonya Williams | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48463-mar | Ariana Grace Raymond | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31740-jda | David J. Prue | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48464-mar | Ashley Frederica Adams | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48465-mlo | Matthew Hawrys | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48466-lsg | Latanya R Bellman | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21146-dob | William J. Wood | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31741-jda | Kathryn E. Buckner | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21147-dob | Crystal Rena Kelley | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21148-dob | Tyler J Lance | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31742-jda | Keith Biggs | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48467-prh | Laurie Ann Kilchenman | 07/29/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Baraga County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Baraga County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where can I find the population of the city?▼
Skanee, MI (Baraga County) population data: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts Skanee CDP (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/) — small unincorporated community ~150 residents per 2020 Census. American Community Survey 5-year estimates (https://data.census.gov/) for detailed demographic data. Baraga County (https://baragacounty.org/) for county-level data. Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget Demographics (https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/0,5552,7-358-82547_56345_82589---,00.html) for state estimates. Michigan FOIA (MCL §15.231).
How do I get a criminal background check in Fenton?▼
To get a criminal background check in Fenton, MI (Genesee County), the Fenton Police Department Records Section at 301 South Leroy Street, Fenton, MI 48430 (810-629-5311) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Michigan State Police ICHAT at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ provides name-based statewide searches for $10. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI checks, use authorized Live Scan vendors. Court records are free at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA and MCL 37.2205a. Sources: MSP ICHAT (https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/), Fenton (https://www.cityoffenton.org/).
Where can I find crime rates for different streets?▼
For street-level crime rates in South Haven, MI (Van Buren County), the South Haven Area Emergency Services posts incident logs at https://www.south-haven.com/. The FBI Crime Data Explorer at https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/ shows agency-level crime data. Many third-party services (CrimeReports, SpotCrime) aggregate incident data by street/neighborhood, but coverage varies. For specific addresses or streets, file a Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) request with the South Haven Police Department or Van Buren County Sheriff at https://www.vbco.org/Sheriff/. Standard fees per page apply. Sources: City of South Haven (https://www.south-haven.com/), FBI CDE (https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/).
How do I look up an arrest in Clinton Township?▼
To look up an arrest in Clinton Township, MI (Macomb County), contact the Clinton Township Police Department at 37985 S. Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48036 (586-493-7800). Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) makes adult arrest reports public; submit a written records request. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search at https://macombsheriff.com/ shows anyone booked into the Macomb County Jail after Clinton Township PD transfers them. Court charges tied to arrests appear in the 41B District Court (https://www.41bdc.org/) records, searchable at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. The MSP ICHAT statewide criminal history is at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/. Sources: Clinton Township (https://www.clintontownship-mi.gov/), Macomb County Sheriff (https://macombsheriff.com/).
How do I get a criminal background check in Berrien?▼
To get a criminal background check in Berrien County, MI, the Berrien County Sheriff's Office at 919 Port Street, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 (269-983-7141) issues local police clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, use the Michigan State Police ICHAT at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ — name-based statewide checks cost $10. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI-level checks, use MSP-approved Live Scan vendors. Court records are free at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA and MCL 37.2205a, which restricts use of arrest-only records. Sources: MSP ICHAT (https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/), Berrien County (https://www.berriencounty.org/).
Where do I search court records in Boyne City?▼
To search court records in Boyne City, MI (Charlevoix County), use the Michigan One Court of Justice public access at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/ for free name and case-number search. The Boyne City — covered by the 90th District Court — handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims. Charlevoix County Circuit Court (felonies, civil) and Probate Court are at the County Building, 301 State Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720 (231-547-7200). Charlevoix County records page is at https://www.charlevoixcounty.org/. Certified copies typically cost $1 per page plus $10 certification. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure. Sources: MI Courts (https://courts.michigan.gov/), Charlevoix County (https://www.charlevoixcounty.org/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Watton, MI
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 · Watton, MI · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MI
.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 (MI)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MI
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MI
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MI
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MI
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MI) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 2
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| WATTON IGA CO-OP | WATTON |
| MI DEPT/TRANSPORTATION | WATTON |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MI) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | PNC Bank N.A. | Closing an account |
| 2026-05-20 | American Financial Net | Closing on a mortgage |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 1
City of Watton, MI
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 386093784 | Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church of Covington Mic |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MI state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Fugitive apprehended in Mexico and removed to United States to face federal and state charges
Jul 21, 2026
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Two Colombian Nationals Extradited from Colombia to West Michigan to Face Cocaine Trafficking Charges
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Ypsilanti man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing child sexually abusive material
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Mexican illegal alien charged after smashing into and seriously injuring two motorcyclists
Jul 9, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Jul 29, 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 Watton
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Former prison guard charged with felony for allegedly aiding in attack on fellow officer
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