BRAINARD · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Brainard gets an A.
Nebraska Public Records Statutes give 4 business days. JUSTICE provides free statewide public case search. Mandatory statewide e-filing. $15 criminal history. Among the better-graded Plains states.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Brainard.
COMPUTED 2026-07-06 20:29 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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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)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-06 20:19 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-06 20:19 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-06 20:19 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-06 20:19 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 · NE Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the NE field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · NE
Children Missing From Nebraska (Statewide)
Active Nebraska cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Emma Lilly-McKing (NE)
Osvaldo Ortega Guinto (NE)
Serena Casares (NE)
Tyson Casares (NE)
Maci Caballero (NE)
Iwoblu Martin (NE)
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 Nebraska Court Cases
Most recent Nebraska court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40742- | William Edward O'Neil, Jr and Abbey Naydine O'Neil | 07/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40741- | Scott Michael Schaefer and Erika Marie Schaefer | 07/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40740- | Andrew Scott Richards and Diablo Shanelle Richards | 07/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80792- | Kathleen Anne Sweet | 07/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80790- | Amanda Jo Marcuccio | 07/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40738- | Jordin Angel Gonzalez Chavez | 07/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40739- | Amy Janee Hanson | 07/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80791- | Ronald L Bissell | 07/03/2026 |
| CIVIL 8:26-cv-00318 | Rodriguez v. Mullin et al | 07/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80789 | Terel Deshawn Thornton | 07/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40737 | Michael Paul Judd and Heather Jo Judd | 07/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 8:26-cv-00316 | Donahue v. Shawn Benge Agency Inc. | 07/02/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Nebraska
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Nebraska. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I run a background check in Omaha?▼
To run a background check in Omaha, NE (Douglas County), the Omaha Police Department Records Section at 505 S. 15th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 (402-444-5600) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, use the Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Identification Division at https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/ ($15 by mail, Form CHRC-1). For FBI fingerprint checks, use authorized vendors. Court records for Douglas County are at https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/case.cgi. Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712) govern disclosure. Subjects can request their own record. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: NE State Patrol (https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/), Omaha PD (https://police.cityofomaha.org/).
How do I look up a court case in Nebraska?▼
To look up a court case in Nebraska, use Nebraska Justice Online at https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/case.cgi. Free name and case-number search returns civil, criminal, family, and probate cases in District Courts (felony, civil) and County Courts (misdemeanor, juvenile, probate, small claims) across all 93 Nebraska counties. The State Court Administrator's Office is at 521 S. 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 (402-471-3730). Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712) govern disclosure. Certified copies cost about $1 per page plus $5 certification. Sources: NE Justice Online (https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/case.cgi), NE Supreme Court (https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/).
How do I find someone's address in Omaha?▼
To find someone's address in Omaha, NE (Douglas County) using public records, free options include: the Douglas County Assessor at https://www.dcassessor.org/ for property ownership and parcel-tied addresses; the Douglas County Treasurer for tax-bill mailing addresses; NE Voter Information at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/ (visible only to that voter for their own record); and Douglas County District Court records at https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/case.cgi, which list addresses on file at the time of any case. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services inmate locator at https://dcsinmatesearch.ne.gov/ shows last known addresses. NE Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712) govern disclosure. Sources: Douglas County (https://www.douglascountysheriff.org/), NE Courts (https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/).
How do I find arrest records in Nebraska?▼
To find arrest records in Nebraska, the Nebraska State Patrol Criminal Identification Division at https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/ provides statewide name-based criminal history for $15 (Form CHRC-1). The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services inmate locator at https://dcsinmatesearch.ne.gov/ shows current state-prison inmates. County sheriffs post current jail rosters (e.g., Douglas County at https://www.douglascountysheriff.org/, Lancaster County at https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/Sheriff). Court charges tied to arrests are at https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/case.cgi. Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712) make adult arrest information public. Sources: NE State Patrol (https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/), NE DCS (https://www.corrections.nebraska.gov/).
Where do recent arrests show up in Nebraska?▼
For recent arrests in Nebraska, the Nebraska State Patrol arrest records are at https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/. Each county sheriff and city police department releases its own arrest log: Douglas County Sheriff at https://www.douglascountysheriff.org/, Lancaster County (Lincoln) at https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/Sheriff, and the Omaha Police Department at https://police.cityofomaha.org/. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services inmate lookup at https://dcsinmatesearch.ne.gov/ shows state-prison detainees. Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712) make arrest information public. Sources: NE State Patrol (https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/), NE DCS (https://www.corrections.nebraska.gov/).
How do I find a marriage record in Douglas?▼
To find a marriage record in Douglas County, NE, contact the Douglas County Clerk's Office at 1819 Farnam Street, Room H-09, Omaha, NE 68183 (402-444-7159), or search online at https://www.douglascountyclerk.org/. Marriage licenses issued in Douglas County since 1854 are indexed; certified copies cost $9. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records (https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Vital-Records.aspx) holds statewide records from 1909 forward at $17 per certified copy. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. §71-612, only the parties, their immediate family, or legal representatives can order certified marriage certificates within 50 years of the date. Sources: Douglas County Clerk (https://www.douglascountyclerk.org/), NE DHHS Vital Records (https://dhhs.ne.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Brainard, NE
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 · Brainard, NE · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for NE
.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 (NE)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in NE
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in NE
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in NE
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for NE
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (NE) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 5
City of Brainard, NE
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| BRAINARD FIRE DEPARTMENT | BRAINARD |
| JENNIFER ROHDA | BRAINARD |
| ANGELA SISEL | BRAINARD |
| EAST BUTLER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BRAINARD |
| SANDRA BONGERS | BRAINARD |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| DNA ATLAS SITE | BRAINARD |
| CTF SERVICE, INC. | BRAINARD |
| BRAINARD, VILLAGE OF-TREATMENT FOR WELL | BRAINARD |
| BRAINARD WASTEWATER TREATMENT | BRAINARD |
| DANBRED USA INC SOUTHWEST | BRAINARD |
| FRONTIER COOP - BRAINARD | BRAINARD |
| BRAINARD WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY | BRAINARD |
| OAK CREEK TRAIL | BRAINARD |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (NE) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | AR Solutions Inc | Communication tactics |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 3
City of Brainard, NE
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 363431235 | East Butler Public Schools Foundation |
| 476032963 | American Legion Rejda Post No 273 |
| 882778479 | Advanced Nuclear Coalition |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NE state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 455 Defendants Charged in Connection with More Than $6.5 Billion in Alleged Fraud
Jun 24, 2026
FBI Field Office
Waterloo Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Lying While Buying Four Guns
Jun 18, 2026
FBI Field Office
Chicago Man Found Guilty for Distributing Methamphetamine in Cedar Rapids
Jun 18, 2026
FBI Field Office
South Dakota Men Indicted in Connection with 14-Year-Old Sioux Falls Girl Found Dead
Jun 18, 2026
FBI Field Office
Dow City Man Sentenced to Thirty-Five Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation
Jun 18, 2026
FBI Field Office
Five Men Arrested and Charged in Plot to Attack and Kill Government Officials and Others Attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship at White House
Jun 17, 2026
FBI Field Office
Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Gun Charges in Federal Court
Jun 17, 2026
FBI Field Office
Des Moines Man Sentenced to 21 Months’ Imprisonment for Computer Fraud
Jun 16, 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 Brainard
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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