AKRON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
15/24
Akron 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 Akron.
COMPUTED 2026-06-28 12:05 UTC · SCORE 15/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-28 11:58 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-28 11:58 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-28 11:58 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
Wanted
BAOXIA LIU
Wanted
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 26-47315 | 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 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47311-tjt | Emily Ann Odom | 06/26/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-47312-tjt | Dela Lynn Garcia | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01949 | ELY v. RAYCRAFT et al | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-12163 | GUEVARA v. Eastern Michigan University et al | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-12164 | Kuteron et al v. Debord et al | 06/26/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-12165 | ADKINS v. HIH, INC.d/b/a SUBURBAN INNS | 06/26/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Tuscola County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Tuscola County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I search property ownership in Kingston?▼
Kingston, MI (Tuscola County) property ownership: Tuscola County Equalization Department for parcel data, assessed values. Tuscola County Register of Deeds (https://www.tuscolacounty.org/) for recorded deeds, mortgages — recording fees per MCL §600.2562 (http://www.legislature.mi.gov/). Online land records via Tuscola County. Tax payment via Tuscola County Treasurer. Village of Kingston for local services. Michigan FOIA (MCL §15.231). Property fraud alert via Register of Deeds. Tuscola County Advertiser for legal notices.
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 Akron, 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 · Akron, 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 Akron, MI
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| CHRISTINA DOWNEY | AKRON |
| KAREN HARRINGTON | AKRON |
| JENNIFER VANTOL | AKRON |
| RICHARD HAYES | AKRON |
| MEREDITH RIES | AKRON |
| BETHANY COWART | AKRON |
| NICHOLE MCLACHLAN | AKRON |
| PATRICIA LITTLETON | AKRON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| AKRON-FAIRGROVE WWSL | AKRON |
| MI DEPT/TRANSPORTATION BRIDGE (B02-79081 | AKRON |
| BESSIE MCPHERSON PROPERTY | AKRON |
| TUSCOLA ENERGY INC | AKRON |
| HARTMANS JUNKYARD | AKRON |
| CIRCLE S GAS STATION | AKRON |
| COUNTY OF TUSCOLA ROAD COMMISSION | AKRON |
| CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | AKRON |
💰 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 Akron, MI
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 462526377 | Rapha Covenant Ministries Inc. |
🏛️ 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.
Recent News in Akron
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Michigan murder suspect sets himself on fire during standoff in Akron
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State police fatally shoot armed man in Tuscola County
Michigan State Police said troopers in Tuscola County fatally shot an armed man this week. The shooting happened at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at a home in Koylton Township, according…
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Six people killed in aftermath of two-vehicle crash in Michigan's Tuscola County
Six people are dead in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Tuscola County, which is near Saginaw, Michigan. The crash happened about 4:44 p.m. at the intersection of Va…
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Tuscola County added to Michigan severe weather tax relief list
Michigan Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced Friday that individuals and businesses in Tuscola County are now eligible for state tax extension relief following Gov. Gretchen Whitme…
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The 34-year-old suspect now faces 20 criminal charges in Tuscola County District Court.