WELLS · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
15/24
Wells 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 Wells.
COMPUTED 2026-06-21 03:08 UTC · SCORE 15/24
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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 · 2026-06-21 02:56 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 02:56 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 02:56 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 02:56 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.
Wanted
DARREN ANTHONY ROBINSON
Wanted
KELLY BOYCE-HURLBERT
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BAOXIA LIU
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CATHERINE BARBARA DAVIDSON
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
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.
Jayzon Vankuiken (MI)
Synai Richardson (MI)
La'Nay Thomas (MI)
De'aree Harris (MI)
Ajanae Woodard (MI)
Tasia Keaton (MI)
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 Michigan Court Cases
Most recent Michigan court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47033-mlo | Dakota John Brewer | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47034-lsg | Jessica Marie Nelson | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47035-prh | Howard Lee Knowles, Jr | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47031-tjt | Hassan Yassin and Ramzeya Jouni | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47032-prh | JADEN E. ROMERO | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-12059 | Aroma Imports Inc. v. Nerdy Nuts LLC | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47028-lsg | Erica A. Varnes | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47029-mar | Ashley Jaquece Jordan | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20948-dob | Daniel Lee Schultz | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47030-mar | Hali M. Douglas | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31465-jda | Collin A. Willett and Jasae V. Willett | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-31281-jda | Empower Central Michigan Inc | 06/19/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Michigan
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Michigan. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
How do I look up an arrest in Michigan?▼
To look up an arrest in Michigan, the Michigan State Police ICHAT (Internet Criminal History Access Tool) at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/ provides statewide name-based searches for $10. The MDOC Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) at https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx shows current and former state-prison inmates. County sheriffs post current jail rosters (e.g., Wayne County at https://wcsheriff.com/, Oakland at https://www.oakgov.com/sheriff, Kent at https://www.accesskent.com/Sheriff). Court charges tied to arrests appear at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure. Sources: MSP ICHAT (https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/), MDOC OTIS (https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx).
📊 Public Data Sources for Wells, 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 · Wells, 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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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 3
City of Wells, MI
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| HOLLY ETTENHOFER | WELLS |
| TREVOR WOLFE | WELLS |
| GABRIELLE BEAUCHAMP | WELLS |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 6
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| E & LS RAILROAD | WELLS |
| FAMILY INN | WELLS |
| ESCANABA & LAKE SUPERIOR RAILROAD CO | WELLS |
| UPPER PENINSULA RUBBER CO INC DBA TUNNEL | WELLS |
| ESCANABA & LAKE SUPERIOR RAILROAD CO | WELLS |
| ESCANABA & LK SUPERIOR RR-WELLS | WELLS |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MI) — 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 | PNC Bank N.A. | Closing an account |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 2
City of Wells, MI
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 203497950 | John and Melissa Besse Foundation |
| 333471209 | Delta County Emcomm |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MI state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Suspended Ann Arbor Commodities Trader Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme
Jun 16, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Detroit Encourages Michigan Residents to “Take a Beat” Before Responding to Potential Scams
Jun 16, 2026
doj_news
Federal Judge Sentences Serial Illegal Alien After He Was Convicted of Serious Sexual, Kidnapping, and Gun Crimes in Michigan
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. Honors Six First Responders for Their Exceptional Acts of Bravery
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Department of Justice indicts eight conspirators who threatened University of Michigan officials, businesses, and the Jewish Federation
Jun 10, 2026
doj_news
Federal Jury Convicts Grand Rapids Man Involved in Interstate Drug Trafficking Through U.S. Mail
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Feds charge foreign nationals working at the National Institutes of Health with smuggling monkeypox into the United States and lying about it
Jun 2, 2026
FBI Field Office
Feds Charge Foreign Nationals Working at the National Institutes of Health with Smuggling Monkeypox Into the United States and Lying About It
Jun 2, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 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 Wells
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Man accused of possessing meth-making chemicals at Michigan State's Wells Hall
A man was arrested for allegedly having chemicals that could be used to make meth inside Wells Hall at Michigan State University, police say. Court records show that 31-year-old Xi…
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Michigan State students share concerns after police arrest man in Wells Hall meth incident
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MSU police say meth lab materials prompted closure of Wells Hall this week
East Lansing — The days-long closure of Wells Hall on Michigan State University's campus this week apparently stemmed from the discovery of chemicals and equipment associated with …
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Meth-making materials found in MSU’s Wells Hall, suspect charged
A 31-year-old man was found with the materials to make methamphetamine inside Michigan State University’s Wells Hall, according to the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety. X…
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Wells Hall at MSU remains closed due to ‘unknown chemical’
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Wells Hall will be closed for the rest of the week, Michigan State University Police and Public Safety said on social media. An ‘unknown chemical’ was found…
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Dry wells spark concern in Monroe County, Michigan
Concerns are growing in Monroe County, Michigan, where some residents in Whiteford Township say their wells are running dry. For Lindsay Daschner, water is everything. "Without a q…
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Wells Hall at Michigan State evacuation due to chemical resolved, university says
FOX 2 - An unidentified chemical in Wells Hall at Michigan State University caused an evacuation earlier on Monday. The backstory Officials said the evacuation was being done out o…
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Student reactions emerge after Michigan State University Wells Hall closure over suspected meth materials
EAST LANSING, Mich. – A man was found inside Michigan State University’s largest academic building with chemicals commonly used to manufacture methamphetamine, according to court d…