MELVINDALE · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Melvindale gets an A.
Wayne County runs the largest unified court system in Michigan — full Odyssey digitization since 2018, free public docket search, public booking data, and a NextRequest portal that adds accountability the state FOIA process lacks. The drag is statewide: MI FOIA has no real fulfillment deadline.
Note: County-level grade from Wayne County applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Melvindale.
COMPUTED 2026-06-02 21:12 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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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 · 2026-06-02 20:57 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-02 20:57 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-02 20:57 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-02 20:57 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 · 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.
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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 26-04142-tjt | Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency v. Travis | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46341-prh | Keivon Matthews | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46342-prh | Ella B. Trice | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31132-jda | Jamie Lynn Arden | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46343-prh | Joseph M Jones-Olbrys, Jr. | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20853-dob | Sara Marie Miller | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46344-tjt | Dolores Chavez | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-44940-lsg | Finnie L. Jenkins | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-45202-prh | Rain E Garrison | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-45610-tjt | DeAngelo Marcell Zeigler, Sr. | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46345-tjt | Shatoya Gray | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-46346-prh | Cedric K. Addie | 06/02/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Wayne County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Wayne County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Detroit?▼
To check for an active warrant in Detroit, MI (Wayne County), contact the Detroit Police Department at 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 (313-596-2200), or the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at 1231 St. Antoine Street, Detroit, MI 48226 (313-224-2222). Some active warrants are posted at https://wcsheriff.com/. Court bench warrants appear in the 36th District Court (https://www.36thdistrictcourt.org/) and Wayne County Circuit Court records, searchable at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. The MSP holds the LEIN warrant database, restricted to law enforcement. Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231) governs disclosure. Sources: Detroit PD (https://detroitmi.gov/departments/police-department), Wayne County Sheriff (https://wcsheriff.com/).
How do I look up an arrest in Southgate?▼
To look up an arrest in Southgate, MI (Wayne County), contact the Southgate Police Department at 14400 Dix Toledo Road, Southgate, MI 48195 (734-258-3035), which releases arrest reports under Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231). The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search at https://wcsheriff.com/ shows anyone booked into the Wayne County Jail after Southgate PD transfers them. Court charges tied to arrests appear in the 28th District Court (https://www.27th-28thdistrictcourt.org/) and Wayne County Circuit Court records, searchable at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. The MSP ICHAT statewide criminal history is at https://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/. Sources: Southgate PD (https://www.southgatemi.gov/), Wayne County Sheriff (https://wcsheriff.com/).
How do I look up an arrest in Detroit?▼
To look up an arrest in Detroit, MI (Wayne County), the Detroit Police Department Records Section at 1301 Third Street, Detroit, MI 48226 (313-596-2200) releases arrest reports under Michigan FOIA (MCL 15.231). The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search at https://wcsheriff.com/ shows current detainees at the William Dickerson Detention Facility and other Wayne County jails. Court charges tied to arrests appear in the 36th District Court (https://www.36thdistrictcourt.org/) and Wayne County Circuit Court (https://www.3rdcc.org/) records, searchable at https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/. Sources: Detroit PD (https://detroitmi.gov/departments/police-department), Wayne County Sheriff (https://wcsheriff.com/).
Where can I find information about what a public information officer is?▼
Detroit, MI public information officer (PIO) role: A PIO is a designated communications officer for a public agency, handling press inquiries and FOIA coordination. Michigan FOIA (MCL §15.231 http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S())/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-Act-442-of-1976) requires designated FOIA Coordinator. Detroit PD PIO via Detroit Police (https://detroitmi.gov/departments/police-department). City of Detroit FOIA office (https://detroitmi.gov/departments/law-department/submit-foia-request). Michigan Press Association (https://www.michiganpress.org/) for journalism resources. National Information Officers Association (https://www.nicb.org/) for PIO training.
How do I run a background check in Dearborn?▼
Dearborn, MI (Wayne County) background check: 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). Fingerprint check $30 via IdentoGO Michigan (https://www.identogo.com/locations/michigan). Dearborn PD records (https://www.cityofdearborn.org/government/departments/police). Wayne County Sheriff jail (https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/sheriff/inmate-search.aspx). 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). Ban-the-box: Michigan Public Act 84 of 2018.
How do I get a criminal background check in Detroit?▼
Detroit criminal background check via Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) (https://apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT/) — $10 name-based instant search, MCL §28.273 (http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S())/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-28-273). Fingerprint check $30 via IdentoGO Michigan (https://www.identogo.com/locations/michigan). Detroit Police records (https://detroitmi.gov/departments/police-department/detroit-police-department-records-and-reports). Wayne County Sheriff jail (https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/sheriff/inmate-search.aspx). Court records: Michigan One Court of Justice (https://courts.michigan.gov/case-search/) — free name search across trial courts. Federal: PACER (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/). FBI Identity History Summary $18. Michigan FOIA (MCL §15.231). Ban-the-box: Michigan Public Act 84 of 2018 (state employment) and Detroit Ordinance 28-13.
📊 Public Data Sources for Melvindale, MI
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 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 Melvindale, MI
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| HICHAM EL-HORR | MELVINDALE |
| DOUGLAS MARSH | MELVINDALE |
| HICHAM A. EL-HORR MD, PC | MELVINDALE |
| CITY OF MELVINDALE | MELVINDALE |
| ALI ELHASAN | MELVINDALE |
| MELVINDALE PHARMACY INC. | MELVINDALE |
| I DENNIS POTOCSKY DDS PC | MELVINDALE |
| STEPHEN LUKAS | MELVINDALE |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 1
City of Melvindale, MI
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| DANA KELLER | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Melvindale, MI
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 200719359 | Community Church of Deliverance |
| 272248953 | Sode |
| 300855222 | Melvindale Housing Community Development Corporati |
| 320457135 | Greatest of These is Love |
| 331489183 | Collective Impact Labs |
| 331660261 | Corporal Mohamed Said Charity Foundation Inc. |
| 332274068 | Seniors Outreaching Socially |
| 382130816 | Downriver Christian Community Church |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MI state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Former Corrections Employee Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing a Detainee
May 20, 2026
FBI Field Office
New Boston Woman Pleads Guilty in $4.6 Million Child Modeling Fraud Scheme
May 19, 2026
FBI Field Office
Michigan Home Health Care Agency Owner Convicted of $1.6 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme and Kickback Conspiracy
May 15, 2026
FBI Field Office
Michigan Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After Having Been Convicted of Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS and Possessing a Destructive Device
May 7, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Requires Divestiture of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Protect Patients from Anticompetitive Effects of Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
Jun 2, 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 Melvindale
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Ex-Melvindale police officer accused of assault in 2 separate incidents sentenced
A former Melvindale, Michigan, police officer has been sentenced after he was accused of assault in two separate incidents, one in 2021 and another in 2024, according to Third Judi…
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'You are that bad apple': Ex-Melvindale police officer sentenced to jail, in excessive force case - FOX 2 Detroit
'You are that bad apple': Ex-Melvindale police officer sentenced to jail, in excessive force case FOX 2 Detroit
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Melvindale police lieutenant gets jail time in assault, misconduct case - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
Melvindale police lieutenant gets jail time in assault, misconduct case ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
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Michigan man's alleged terrorist attack foiled: Melvindale neighbors react
A Melvindale man's plan to carry out a domestic terrorist attack at a U.S. military base in Southeast Michigan was thwarted by undercover officers. Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said ha…
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Suspect wanted in fatal shooting of Melvindale police officer taken into custody
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Female dead, male in custody after Dearborn crash following police chase
A female is dead and a male is in custody after a crash in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday that followed a police chase, according to law enforcement. Police in Melvindale, Michigan,…
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Former Melvindale cop sentenced to jail for using excessive force - The Detroit News
Former Melvindale cop sentenced to jail for using excessive force The Detroit News
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Southfield man charged in fatal shooting of Melvindale police officer
A man who hid from police during a massive manhunt and was ultimately tracked down and arrested has been charged in the shooting death of a Melvindale police officer, as well as a …