OSCODA COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
15/24
Oscoda County 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 Oscoda County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-14 06:03 UTC · SCORE 15/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 05:53 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 05:53 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-14 05:53 UTC]
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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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DARREN ANTHONY ROBINSON
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KELLY BOYCE-HURLBERT
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BAOXIA LIU
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Children Missing From Michigan (Statewide)
Active Michigan cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
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Stephon Lundberg (MI)
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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 23-42791-mlo | Equeilla Sledge | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-51405-mlo | Kenneth Scott Lanahan | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46808-prh | Maryorie Vera Pena | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46801-tjt | Carl B Whetstone | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46802-mar | Alex Benjamin Herring, III | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46803-tjt | Ariane McAfee | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46804-tjt | Henry Lee Kelsey | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46805-lsg | Leonard Ivan Payne | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20717-dob | James John Fitrakis and Christina Marie Fitrakis | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46806-lsg | Thomas A. Barber | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46807-lsg | Brandon C. Harris | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-45571-tjt | Debra A. Bonner | 06/13/2026 |
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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 Oscoda County, 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 · Oscoda County, 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
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (MI) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| OAKVIEW MEDICAL CARE FACILITY | LUDINGTON |
| THOMAS MAGNIFICO | GRAND RAPIDS |
| ALLEGAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT | ALLEGAN |
| HOSPICE OF MUSKEGON COUNTY, INC. | MUSKEGON |
| KENNETH GOODMAN | KALAMAZOO |
| JACQUELINE JOHANSON | GRAND RAPIDS |
| BRIAN ELLER | STEVENSVILLE |
| LAYTH MAOLOOD | IDA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SAVOY ENERGY LP | LUZERNE |
| BIG CREEK TOWNSHIP | MIO |
| AMI INDUSTRIES | LEWISTON |
| RIVERSIDE - MOE LARRY CURLY CPF | COMINS |
| COUNTY OF OSCODA MAINTENANCE | MIO |
| WHITING OIL AND GAS CORPORATION | HERSEY |
| MIO AUTO VALUE INC | MIO |
| BIG CREEK/MENTOR UTILITY AUTHORITY-WELL | MIO |
💰 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (MI) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A DENTAL CENTER, P C - ALLEN P | 1128a1 |
| A DENTAL CENTER, P C - SOUTHGA | 1128a1 |
| ACTON RENTAL SALES COMPANY | 1128Aa |
| AMERICAN COMPUTER COMPANY | 1128a1 |
| AQUATIC & PHYSICAL THERAPY ASS | 1128a1 |
| ASSOCIATED CHIROPRACTIC OF WYO | 1128b8 |
| BEHAVIORAL DYNAMICS | 1128a1 |
| BIRMINGHAM REHABILITATION & PH | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (MI) — no city filter applied
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MI state + federal sources · no aggregators
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
FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Jun 12, 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 Oscoda County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Northern Michigan wildfire: Evacuations underway in Oscoda County
Evacuations are underway in a Northern Michigan county due to a wildfire. The Oscoda County Sheriff said it was moving residents away from the fire and that a shelter has been set …
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Mio-area residents face wildfire evacuation. Where fires are burning
Dry, windy conditions on Monday, May 4, caused wildfires in several Michigan counties, and led to evacuations in one northern Michigan location. In Oscoda County, some Mio resident…
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DNR: Risk of wildfires 'very high' in UP, northern Michigan
The risk of wildfires in northern Michigan is very high due to warm temperatures, dry vegetation and limited rainfall, officials warn. Current fire danger ratings are high to very …
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Wildfire threat remains in northern Michigan after evacuation lifted
Wildfire threat for residents on Camp 10 Road along the Au Sable River 80% contained, authorities said Monday night.