BATES COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Bates County gets an A.
Missouri Sunshine Law gives 3 business days — among the fastest graded. Case.net provides free statewide public case search. Mandatory statewide e-filing. $15 MACHS check below median. Among the strongest frameworks.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Bates County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 18:45 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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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 · 2026-06-10 18:42 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:42 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:42 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 18:42 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 · MO Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MO field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
DOUBLE MURDER
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BERKELEY, MISSOURI - MISSING INDIVIDUALS
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KIM YE WON
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KO CHUNG SOK
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MO
Children Missing From Missouri (Statewide)
Active Missouri cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
David Mejia-Mendoza (MO)
De-Trell Holmes (MO)
Robert Karther (MO)
Timarius Wiley (MO)
Austin Moore (MO)
Keshawn Turner (MO)
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 Missouri Court Cases
Most recent Missouri court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 22-40979-btf13 | Roriann Elese Clayton | 06/09/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-50137-can13 | Kenneth Dale Boley | 06/09/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-60399-btf13 | Micheal Patricia Torbert and Elmer Outten Torbert | 06/09/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20120-can13 | Carrie Irene Roark | 06/09/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-41685-can13 | Jessica Rae Hatstat | 06/09/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-30170-btf13 | James Cecil Tannehill and Carmen Elena Tannehill | 06/09/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40680-btf13 | Richard Lee Kelley and Jennifer Christena Kelley | 06/09/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40681-btf13 | Stephen Romone Powell, Sr. | 06/09/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40720-btf13 | Bennie Jewel Hardiman, Jr. | 06/09/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60332-btf13 | Kayla Jo Mackenzie Davis | 06/09/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-60434-btf13 | Tommy Cyrus Tittle, Jr. and Lesa Colleen Tittle | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-60604-btf13 | James Wilburn Jeter and Brandy Renea Jeter | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Bates County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Missouri
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Missouri. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I look up an arrest in Liberty?▼
To look up an arrest in Liberty, MO (Clay County), contact the Liberty Police Department at 14 W. Kansas Street, Liberty, MO 64068 (816-781-9755). Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) makes adult arrest reports public. The Clay County Sheriff's Office at 1901 NE 48th Street, Kansas City, MO 64118 (816-407-3700) maintains a current inmate roster at https://www.sheriffclayco.org/. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Records and Identification Division at https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/CJ38/ provides statewide criminal history. Court charges tied to arrests are searchable at https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/. Sources: Liberty PD (https://www.libertymo.gov/police), Clay County (https://claycountymo.gov/).
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Farmington?▼
To check for an active warrant in Farmington, MO (St. Francois County), contact the Farmington Police Department at 110 Long Memorial Drive, Farmington, MO 63640 (573-756-6686), or the St. Francois County Sheriff's Office at 1 W. Liberty Street, Farmington, MO 63640 (573-756-3252). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.sfcsheriff.com/. Court bench warrants appear in Missouri Case.net at https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an investigation. Sources: St. Francois County Sheriff (https://www.sfcsheriff.com/), MO Case.net (https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/).
How do I find an inmate in Missouri?▼
To find an inmate in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search at https://web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/searchOffender.do shows current and former state-prison inmates with offender ID, location, sentence, and projected release date. For county jail detainees, contact the local sheriff: St. Louis County at https://www.stlouisco.com/, Jackson County (KC) at https://www.jacksongov.org/, Greene County (Springfield) at https://greenecountymo.gov/. The Federal BOP inmate locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. The Vinelink victim notification service at https://www.vinelink.com/ also covers Missouri. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) governs disclosure. Sources: MO DOC (https://doc.mo.gov/), Federal BOP (https://www.bop.gov/).
How can I find out if someone from Missouri is being sentenced?▼
To find out if someone from Missouri is being sentenced, search Missouri Case.net at https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/ for the underlying criminal case — the case docket lists scheduled sentencing dates. For state-prison inmates, the Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search at https://web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/searchOffender.do shows offenders awaiting sentencing or already sentenced, with offense, sentence length, and release date. The Missouri Office of Prosecution Services and individual County Prosecuting Attorney offices may also confirm sentencing dates. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) governs disclosure. Sources: MO Case.net (https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/), MO DOC (https://doc.mo.gov/).
Is there a way to search arrest warrants in Clay?▼
To search arrest warrants in Clay County, MO, contact the Clay County Sheriff's Office at 1901 NE 48th Street, Kansas City, MO 64118 (816-407-3700). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.sheriffclayco.org/. Court bench warrants appear in Missouri Case.net at https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/ attached to open cases. The Missouri Highway Patrol holds the statewide MULES warrant database, restricted to law enforcement; individuals must check by phone with the issuing court or agency. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an investigation. Sources: Clay County (https://claycountymo.gov/), MO Case.net (https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/).
Where do I find a deed or property record in Cedar?▼
For a deed or property record in Cedar County, MO, contact the Cedar County Recorder of Deeds at 113 South Street, Stockton, MO 65785 (417-276-6700). The Cedar County Assessor at https://cedarcountymo.com/assessor provides ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. Statewide property tax info is at the Missouri State Tax Commission at https://stc.mo.gov/. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) makes deeds and assessment records public. Recording fees average $24 first page; certified copies typically cost $2.40 plus per-page fees. Sources: Cedar County MO (https://cedarcountymo.com/), MO STC (https://stc.mo.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Bates County, MO
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 · Bates County, MO · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MO
.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 (MO)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MO
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MO
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MO
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MO
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MO) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (MO) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| EMIL DIFILIPPO | SAINT LOUIS |
| CHARLES LINSENMEYER | O FALLON |
| KEVIN NETTESHEIM | SAINT LOUIS |
| ROBERT FERRIS | JEFFERSON CITY |
| ROBERT FEIBEL | SAINT LOUIS |
| MARK DEWOLFE | KANSAS CITY |
| GREGORY BARBER | INDEPENDENCE |
| VICTORIA PERKINS | JOPLIN |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MO) — 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 | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Aargon Agency, Inc. | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (MO) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A BACK & ACCIDENT CHIROPRACTIC | 1128a1 |
| ADULTCARE SOLUTIONS LLC | 1128b8 |
| AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT | 1128b7 |
| AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MGMT, INC | 1128a2 |
| AMERICAN HOME VISION | 1128b7 |
| ARCADIA EGO, INC | 1128a1 |
| ARTISTIC HOME HEALTH CARE | 1128b8 |
| ASSOCIATES IN MEDICINE & BEHAV | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (MO) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Community First Bank | Butler |
| Citizens Bank | Butler |
| Adrian Bank | Adrian |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MO state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
St. Louis Felon Sentenced to 189 Months in Prison for Robberies, Car Theft, Shooting
Jun 8, 2026
FBI Field Office
Three Arrested in Kansas and California, Charged with Plot to Support ISIS
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Jury Convicts Springfield Man of Receiving Child Pornography and Using AI to Produce Obscene Images
Jun 4, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme
Jun 9, 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 Bates County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Man pleads guilty to abandoning body of 13-year-old Linn County teen in Missouri
Damon Leonard pleaded guilty to abandoning the body of 13-year-old Airen Andula in a Bates County creek bed in December.
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Bates County man sentenced after killing father in 2024
A man has been sentenced after shooting and killing his father in Adrian, Missouri in 2024.
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Man pleads guilty to hiding Kansas 13-year-old’s body in Missouri
A Linn County, Missouri, man has pleaded guilty in connection to the 2025 death of a 13-year-old Kansas boy who was found dead in Missouri.
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Kansas man charged in Airen Andula case pleads guilty to abandonment of a corpse in Missouri - KMBC
Kansas man charged in Airen Andula case pleads guilty to abandonment of a corpse in Missouri KMBC
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Missouri man accused of child sex trafficking could face multiple life sentences
BATES COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Missouri man faces multiple life sentences after he was accused of sexually trafficking and sexually abusing a child. The Bates County, Missouri, Sheri…
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Body found after multi-day search for missing man in Bates County - KCTV
Body found after multi-day search for missing man in Bates County KCTV
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Man sentenced for hiding 13-year-old boy’s body in Missouri
A Linn County, Kansas, man was sentenced on Friday in connection with the 2025 death of a 13-year-old Kansas boy whose body was found in Missouri.
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Bates County, Mo., investigators say the accused drug dealer threw an Oatmeal Cream Pie at sheriff before arrest - KY3
Bates County, Mo., investigators say the accused drug dealer threw an Oatmeal Cream Pie at sheriff before arrest KY3