LINDEN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
15/24
Linden 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 Linden.
COMPUTED 2026-06-29 09:43 UTC · SCORE 15/24
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FBI Wanted
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STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-29 09:23 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-29 09:23 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-29 09:23 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-29 09:23 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.
Zy’ann Fluellen (MI)
Marisella Nieves (MI)
Jayzon Vankuiken (MI)
La'Nay Thomas (MI)
De'aree Harris (MI)
Ajanae Woodard (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 26-47318-prh | Margaret Theresa ORourke | 06/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20984-dob | Crispina Raquel Rodriguez | 06/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20985-dob | Cambria Renee Burton | 06/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47316-lsg | Nicole Marie Sullivan | 06/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47317-prh | Genny Leigh White | 06/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-12167 | Heck v. Commissioner of Social Security | 06/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47315 | Sandra L. Feltzer | 06/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47314-prh | Brianna Maria Becraft | 06/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47313-tjt | Dequicsa Monique Davis | 06/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 05-67377-swr | Robert Allen Green and Bridget Irene Green | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-12166 | Love v. State of Michigan | 06/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47310-mlo | Zenia Underwood-Cutts | 06/26/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Genesee County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Genesee County. 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 do recent arrests show up in Genesee?▼
For recent arrests in Genesee County, MI, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office Inmate Lookup at https://www.gcsomichigan.com/ shows current detainees at the Genesee County Jail in Flint. The Flint Police Department at https://www.cityofflint.com/police releases arrest reports under Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231). Court charges tied to arrests appear in the 7th Circuit Court and 67th District Court records at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. The local newspaper, The Flint Journal (mlive.com), regularly publishes arrest summaries. Sources: Genesee County Sheriff (https://www.gcsomichigan.com/), MI Courts (https://courts.michigan.gov/).
What's the source for arrest records in Genesee?▼
Genesee County, MI arrest records source: Genesee County Sheriff (https://www.gcsomichigan.com/) — daily inmate roster, recent bookings. Genesee Township Police (https://www.geneseetownship-mi.gov/police/) and Flint Police (https://www.cityofflint.com/police/) for city-level. Statewide criminal history: Michigan State Police ICHAT (https://apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT/) $10 name-based instant, MCL §28.273 (http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S())/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-28-273). Court records: Michigan One Court of Justice (https://courts.michigan.gov/case-search/) free name search. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Michigan FOIA (MCL §15.231). MLive and Flint Journal for arrest blotter (https://www.mlive.com/).
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Linden, 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 · Linden, 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) 8
City of Linden, MI
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| PATRICIA MCGARRY | LINDEN |
| SUSAN BORTON | LINDEN |
| CHRISTOPHER ACOX | LINDEN |
| HEATHER KIRKPATRICK | LINDEN |
| MARK VOGEL | LINDEN |
| BRUCE LEITKAM | LINDEN |
| PAUL MCEWEN | LINDEN |
| TOTAL WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC, INC. | LINDEN |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| RITE AID OF MICHIGAN INC | LINDEN |
| COUNTY OF LINDEN PARK | LINDEN |
| GENESEE CO #3 WRRF | LINDEN |
| STATE OF MICHIGAN | LINDEN |
| LINDEN MS4-GENESEE | LINDEN |
| QUICK-SAV FOOD STORES LTD | LINDEN |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | LINDEN |
| SOJAS COLLSION | LINDEN |
💰 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 2
City of Linden, MI
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| DENA FARMER | 1128b4 |
| JUDITH HARRIS | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Linden, MI
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MI state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 455 Defendants Charged and Over $6.5 Billion in Intended Fraud Loss Charged
Jun 23, 2026
FBI Field Office
Suspended Ann Arbor Commodities Trader Pleads Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme
Jun 16, 2026
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
FBI National
Man Taken into Custody in Somalia for Role in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme
Jun 26, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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