BENTON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Benton 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 Benton County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-30 03:43 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)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 03:40 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 03:40 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 03:40 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 03:40 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.
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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.
Mykirah Bagby (MO)
Ramon Howard (MO)
De'Marion Johnson (MO)
Del Zay Anderson (MO)
Elijah Swinney (MO)
Jaylin McClinton (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 26-43291 | Shawn Patrick Bishop and Tina Marie Bishop | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43290 | Elise M Christian | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10496 | Amanda M Meppiel | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43292 | Daveon L Starks | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43293 | David Michael Miles and Alexis Antoinette Miles | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43294 | Christina Armes | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43295 | Ebony Marie Gooch | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43297 | Cameron Bryce Holcomb | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43296 | Shatavia D Doss | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43298 | Shawn Quintin Collins | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43299 | Donisha E Martin | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43300 | Robin M Chaffin | 07/29/2026 |
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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 Benton 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 · Benton 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 |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| LOST VALLEY HATCHERY | |
| LINCOLN CITY OF COMPOST AREA | LINCOLN |
| HARRY S TRUMAN STATE PARK CAMPGRD | |
| EAGLES NEST RV RESORT | CLINTON |
| OSAGE BLUFF STUFF | |
| FRANKIE & MARTIES | |
| UNCLE GABBYS MOTEL | |
| RBC MANUFACTURING CORP | LINCOLN |
💰 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 | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | I.C. System, Inc. | Electronic communications |
⛔ 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 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The Citizens-Farmers Bank of Cole Camp | Cole Camp |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MO state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Independence, Mo. Man Connected to Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) Group Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Minors
Jul 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
Mexican National Sentenced to 9 1/2 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Springfield, Missouri, Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Failure to Pay Employment Taxes Associated with his Time Share Exit Businesses
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Missouri Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Social Security Administration Employees
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force Search Warrants Result in Seizure of 1,311 Grams of Fentanyl, 50 Firearms in Kansas City, Missouri
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Columbia Man Indicted with Attempted Enticement and Sex Trafficking of a Minor, and Child Pornography Offenses
Jul 24, 2026
FBI Field Office
Former Missouri Police Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Assaulting Handcuffed Man
Jul 23, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Jul 29, 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 Benton County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Benton County, Missouri woman charged for allegedly shooting husband
BENTON COUNTY, Mo. — Benton County deputies arrested a woman in rural Warsaw on Thursday, Nov. 21 after she said she shot her husband. Lori Nicolaisen, 49, was taken to Benton Coun…
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Missouri man sentenced to 35 years trafficking minors in Benton County
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Missouri man has been convicted of trafficking minors in Benton County and sentenced to more than three decades in prison, according to authoritie…
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Missouri Attorney General moves to oust Benton County official facing felony charges
MUCH MORE HUMID AIR THAT’S COMING UP. THE BENTON COUNTY TREASURER IS UNDER ARREST TONIGHT ON CHARGES OF ATTEMPTING TO ENTICE A CHILD IN SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVOLVING A MINOR. RICHARD…
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Benton County, Mo., treasurer resigns amid sex crimes charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that Benton County Treasurer Richard Renno has resigned from office, following the Attorney General’s filing…
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Parents of Missouri 4-year-old girl killed by neighbors trying to ‘remove demon' face charges
The parents of a 4-year-old Benton County, Missouri, girl allegedly killed by neighbors to remove a “demon” now face charges.Mary S. Mast, 29, and James A. Mast, 28, both of Lincol…
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Missouri man drowns at swim beach in Truman Lake
A Missouri man drowned in Truman Lake Saturday morning.