INDEPENDENCE · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Independence gets an A.
Jackson County Mo grade A (20/24) computed from six criteria.
Note: County-level grade from Jackson County Mo applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Independence.
COMPUTED 2026-06-09 00:05 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 · 2026-06-09 00:02 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 00:02 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 00:02 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-09 00:02 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
Wanted
BERKELEY, MISSOURI - MISSING INDIVIDUALS
Wanted
KIM YE WON
Wanted
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.
Robert Karther (MO)
Serenity Williams (MO)
Timarius Wiley (MO)
Austin Moore (MO)
Keshawn Turner (MO)
Isabella Dennis (MO)
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 Missouri Court Cases
Most recent Missouri court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-06010-btf | The Falls Condominium Property Owners Association, v. Defendants listed on Exhibit A to Adversary Compla | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-41717-btf13 | Michael Eugene Harrelson | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-60438-btf13 | Robert Thomas Lewis | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-60551-btf13 | William Robert Yeager and Catherine Elizabeth Yeager | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-60660-btf13 | Crystal Marie Steidley | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-60276-btf13 | William Shawn Hoisington | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-40659-can13 | Doug LeRoy Johnson and Christina Marie Johnson | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-60706-btf13 | Sharon Kay Turner | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-41199-btf13 | Tracy Allen Witherspoon and Amy Lynn Witherspoon | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-50099-can13 | Kuiana Nyree Freemon | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-40758-can13 | Sarah Ellen Austgen | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20274-can7 | David Nicholas Staats | 06/08/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I search property ownership in Independence?▼
To search property ownership in Independence, MO (Jackson County), use the Jackson County Assessor at https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/assessment/ for ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. The Jackson County Recorder of Deeds at https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds/ records deeds, mortgages, and liens — searchable online. The City of Independence Finance Department at https://www.independencemo.org/ provides city tax info. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) makes deeds and assessments public; certified copies typically cost $2.40 plus $1/page at the Recorder. Sources: Jackson County Recorder (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds/), Jackson County Assessor (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/assessment/).
What's the way to search for inmates in Jackson?▼
To search for inmates in Jackson County, MO, the Jackson County Detention Center inmate search at https://www.jacksongov.org/ shows current detainees at the JCDC in Kansas City. The Jackson County Sheriff is at 415 E. 12th Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64106 (816-881-1100). For state-prison inmates, the Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search at https://web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/searchOffender.do shows current state inmates from Jackson County. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) governs disclosure. Sources: Jackson County (https://www.jacksongov.org/), MO DOC (https://doc.mo.gov/).
How do I search property ownership in Independence?▼
To search property ownership in Independence, MO (Jackson County), use the Jackson County Assessor at https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/assessment/ for ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. The Jackson County Recorder of Deeds at https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds/ records deeds, mortgages, and liens — searchable online. The City of Independence Finance Department at https://www.independencemo.org/ provides city tax info. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) makes deeds and assessments public; certified copies typically cost $2.40 plus $1/page at the Recorder. Sources: Jackson County Recorder (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds/), Jackson County Assessor (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/assessment/).
How do I get a criminal background check in Kansas City?▼
Kansas City, MO (Jackson County) criminal background check: Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Records (https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/) — $14 name-based, $20 fingerprint, Mo. Rev. Stat. §43.503 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=43.503). Live scan IdentoGO MO (https://www.identogo.com/locations/missouri). Kansas City PD records (https://www.kcpd.org/) and Jackson County Sheriff (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/sheriff). Court records: Missouri Case.net (https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/) — free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Mo. Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.010). Ban-the-box: Mo. Rev. Stat. §314.200.
Where can I find information about the age of the population?▼
Kansas City, MO (Jackson County) age population data: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts Kansas City city, MO (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/) — age breakdown (under 5, under 18, 65+, median age). American Community Survey 5-year estimates (https://data.census.gov/) for Tables S0101 (Age and Sex), B01001 detailed age by sex. Mid-America Regional Council (https://www.marc.org/) for regional demographic data. Missouri Office of Administration Demographics (https://oa.mo.gov/budget-planning/demographic-information). Kansas City Health Department for health-age statistics. Mo. Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.010). Census American FactFinder for detailed comparisons.
Where do I order a death record in Kansas City?▼
Kansas City, MO death records: Jackson County Recorder of Deeds (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds) for vital records issued at county. Statewide: Missouri Bureau of Vital Records (https://health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/) — death certificates 1910+, $14 per copy (Mo. Rev. Stat. §193.255 https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=193.255). Order online via VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com/). Older records via Missouri State Archives (https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives). Kansas City Health Department (https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/health) for local. Mo. Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.010).
📊 Public Data Sources for Independence, 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 · Independence, 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
City of Independence, MO
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| GREGORY BARBER | INDEPENDENCE |
| YAN CHEN | INDEPENDENCE |
| DONALD CLEMENT | INDEPENDENCE |
| THOMAS JONES | INDEPENDENCE |
| ARTHUR BROCK | INDEPENDENCE |
| JOSEPH EISENACH | INDEPENDENCE |
| KENNETH WEINAND | INDEPENDENCE |
| DALE WYTOCK | INDEPENDENCE |
💰 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
City of Independence, MO
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| JEWELL BEEM | 1128a3 |
| ROBERT BLACKANN | 1128b4 |
| KRISTAL DUNNIC | 1128b4 |
| DANA FARIS | 1128b14 |
| LOUIE FERRO | 1128a3 |
| CALEB HOWELL | 1128b4 |
| JENNIFER JOHNSON | 1128b4 |
| RAJESH MALHOTRA | 1128a2 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Independence, MO
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. | Independence |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MO state + federal sources · no aggregators
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
doj_news
Kansas City, Missouri Man Charged with Unlawfully Possessing Unregistered Destructive Devices
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney’s Office Seeks Potential Victims in Case Against Columbia, Missouri Doctor
Jun 3, 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 Independence
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Missing Independence man found dead in Kansas City, Missouri, residence
Police in Kansas City, Missouri, are investigating the death of an Independence man who was reported missing last month.
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Sheriff’s office sets up task force, looking for answers in Independence woman’s murder
LIBERTY, Mo. — The Clay County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office has convened a task force of investigators to look into the 2021 killing of an Independence, Missouri woman. The sheriff’s…
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Demolition process begins on former Kmart building in Independence, Missouri
POLICE AT THE NUMBER THERE ON YOUR SCREEN. DEMOLITION CREWS ARE NOW FLATTENING AN OLD KMART BUILDING IN INDEPENDENCE. KMBC NINE’S MARTIN AUGUSTINE SHOWS US THE WORK AND EXPLAINS WH…
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Independence paid a record $6 million to families of mother and baby killed by police
The city settled with the parents of Maria Pike, who was the mother of 12-week-old Destinii Hope, and with Destinii's father. Their attorney says it's the largest settlement in a p…
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As hyperscale AI data center moves into Independence, neighbors are lawyering up
The Independence GUARD Alliance, organized by neighbors to an incoming $150 billion data center, has retained a pair of prominent attorneys.
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Police: Man, woman found dead after shooting at Independence apartment complex
LOT OF UNCERTAINTY WITH THAT PART OF THE FORECAST. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. NICK INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A DEADLY DOUBLE SHOOTING. POLICE WERE CALLED TO THE AR…
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Silver Alert issued for missing Independence man
Christopher Scasselatti, 61, left the area of 30th and Crysler just before 12:30 p.m. to go get something from the hospital for his wife, and hasn't been seen since.