BAD AXE · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
15/24
Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe.
COMPUTED 2026-07-31 09:23 UTC · SCORE 15/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 09:03 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 09:03 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 09:03 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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INFANT DEATH - MICHIGAN
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EDGARDO LUIS PEREZ
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DARREN ANTHONY ROBINSON
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KELLY BOYCE-HURLBERT
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.
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 26-48559-mar | Denise C Reed | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-12643 | Hauser II v. Commissioner of Social Security | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48543-mlo | Levelle Marchand Cunningham and Aquilla Deann Cunningham | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48544-lsg | Dayna Niccole Finley | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48545-mar | Davon Dalynn Armour | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48548-prh | Torrence Alfred Woods | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48549-tjt | Porche Lemoricea McGhee-Crump | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21156-dob | FALER PHARMACY, INC | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48550-mlo | Jacqueline M. Crossland | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48547-tjt | Taikiyyah T Bell | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48546-mlo | Miya L Ewing | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-48551-lsg | Hunter H-Dean Sturgill | 07/30/2026 |
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 Bad Axe, 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 · Bad Axe, 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 Bad Axe, MI
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| FOUR SEASONS NURSING CENTER LLC | BAD AXE |
| SCOTT SHISLER | BAD AXE |
| DOUGLAS PANKRATZ | BAD AXE |
| YUH-LIN HUNG | BAD AXE |
| JEFFREY ROBINSON | BAD AXE |
| LIBERATA PANTIG | BAD AXE |
| MICHAEL T BILLS DDS PLC | BAD AXE |
| MICHAEL BILLS | BAD AXE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| THUMB TOOL AND ENGINEERING | BAD AXE |
| BAD AXE PROPERTY CORP-HURON | BAD AXE |
| WALBRO PRECISION PLASTICS INC | BAD AXE |
| VESTAS AMERICAN WIND TECHNOLOGY | BAD AXE |
| VESTAS AMERICAN WIND TECHNOLOGY | BAD AXE |
| COCA COLA BOTTLER OF MICHIGAN | BAD AXE |
| CHIPPI ENTERPRISES INC | BAD AXE |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY #631 | BAD AXE |
💰 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 Bad Axe, MI
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| THUMB PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND RE | 1128b8 |
| CARLTON VILLIER | 1128b14 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Bad Axe, MI
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Northstar Bank | Bad Axe |
🏛️ 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
doj_news
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
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank
Jul 30, 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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