BENNINGTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Bennington gets an A.
Douglas County reflects Nebraska's Public Records Statutes framework. 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: County-level grade from Douglas County applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Bennington.
COMPUTED 2026-07-28 15:40 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 15:33 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 15:33 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 15:33 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 15:33 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.
Lola Fogle (NE)
Nevaeh Ryan (NE)
Serena Casares (NE)
JLoyal Myszkowski (NE)
Tony Black Crow (NE)
Emma Lilly-McKing (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 26-80880- | Barbara Kay Disher | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40832 | Michael Adam Neeley and Susan Marie Neeley | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40833- | Richard Brett Johnson | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-03226 | Pinkelman v. Bisignano | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-03227 | Doddapaneni et al v. Mullin et al | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40827- | Jamie L. Rhoades | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-08019- | White Asset Management, LLC v. Banyan Medical Systems, LLC et al | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40828 | Jared A. Critel and Tayler K. Critel | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80878 | Cindy Lopez | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40829- | Yvette Lizeth Ventura | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40830 | Ronald M. Kennedy and Kristene A. Kennedy | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40831- | Genaro Miranda Agurcia | 07/27/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Douglas County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Douglas County. 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 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 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/).
What's the way to search for inmates in Omaha?▼
Omaha, NE (Douglas County) inmate search: Douglas County Department of Corrections inmate locator (https://www.douglascounty-ne.gov/government/corrections-doc/inmate-information/) — daily search by name. Omaha PD records (https://police.cityofomaha.org/) for recent arrests. Statewide: Nebraska DCS inmate locator (https://www.corrections.nebraska.gov/) for state prisoners. Federal: BOP inmate locator (https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/). Statewide criminal history: Nebraska State Patrol (https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/services/criminal-history-record-requests) $15 name-based. Court records: Nebraska JUSTICE court calendar (https://nebraskajudicial.gov/). Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712). Omaha World-Herald for blotter.
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Omaha?▼
Omaha, NE active warrants: Douglas County Sheriff warrant search (https://sheriff.douglascounty-ne.gov/criminal-warrants/) — public list of outstanding warrants by name. Omaha PD wanted list (https://police.cityofomaha.org/most-wanted). Statewide: Nebraska State Patrol Most Wanted (https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/). Court records: Nebraska JUSTICE court calendar (https://nebraskajudicial.gov/) — free name search shows pending criminal cases that often include warrants. Federal warrants: U.S. Marshals (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted) and FBI Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted). Crime Stoppers Omaha (https://www.omahacrimestoppers.org/) for tips. Always confirm directly with issuing court clerk before acting — Douglas County District Court (https://www.courts.nebraska.gov/courts/district/douglas).
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Bennington, 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 · Bennington, 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) 8
City of Bennington, NE
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JAYNE GUNDRUM | BENNINGTON |
| JARROD HANDY | BENNINGTON |
| PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPY, P.C. | BENNINGTON |
| MARY BYRD | BENNINGTON |
| PAUL BACINO | BENNINGTON |
| KATIE ARBATAITIS | BENNINGTON |
| STEPHANIE LEVY | BENNINGTON |
| NO FRILLS PHARMACY LLC | BENNINGTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CASEY'S GENERAL STORE 3605 | BENNINGTON |
| BENNINGTON WASTE WATER TREATMENT FAC | BENNINGTON |
| MONKE BROS. FERTILIZER - BENNINGTON LOCA | BENNINGTON |
| ARNOLD SCHMIDT FEEDLOT | BENNINGTON |
| BENNINGTON IMPLEMENT INC | BENNINGTON |
| HRC MORGAN RIDGE LLC | BENNINGTON |
| BENNINGTON BURN SITE | BENNINGTON |
| JOHNS-BOHN PARK | BENNINGTON |
💰 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 8
City of Bennington, NE
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| I3 Bank | Bennington |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NE state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Lexington Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Jul 23, 2026
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Niobrara Man Pleads Guilty to Committing Burglary on the Santee Sioux Reservation
Jul 22, 2026
doj_news
Iowa Woman Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Lincoln Man Sentenced to More Than 20 Years for Drug Distribution Conspiracy and Gun Charge
Jul 17, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 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 Bennington
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Former Nebraska wrestler AJ Ferrari arrested on warrant near Bennington
Douglas County sheriff’s deputies arrested former Nebraska wrestler AJ Ferrari near Bennington Tuesday in connection to the alleged assault and strangulation of a pregnant woman in…
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Bennington couple charged with covering up relative’s sexual assault of child
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Bennington couple has been arrested after disturbing allegations that they helped cover up the sexual assault of a child. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office…
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Bennington elementary student dies days after scooter crash
An 11-year-old is dead after a scooter was hit by a pickup truck in Bennington last week.
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Child riding her bike critically injured after being hit by an SUV in Bennington
A young girl was critically injured Wednesday night when she was hit by an SUV while riding her bike in Bennington.
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Man arrested in connection with Bennington child sexual assault case appears in court
A Minnesota man accused of assaulting a child in Bennington made his first court appearance Thursday. Alec Jones, 34, faces four charges, including sexual assault of a child, and w…
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DCSO investigates crash involving scooter, 11-year-old critically hurt
An 11-year-old boy on a scooter was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition on Tuesday evening after a crash involving a pickup truck near Bennington.
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Child in ‘extremely critical’ condition after being hit by truck while riding scooter
The sheriff’s office reported that three children were traveling north on 179th Street when one of the children entered the intersection and was struck by a pickup truck heading we…