RALSTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Ralston gets a B.
Douglas County Ne grade B (16/24) computed from six criteria.
Note: County-level grade from Douglas County Ne applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Ralston.
COMPUTED 2026-06-08 14:19 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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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 · 2026-06-08 13:56 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-08 13:56 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-08 13:56 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-08 13:56 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.
Aubrey Kellogg (NE)
Elysha Bordeaux (NE)
JaVonn Currie (NE)
Alexis Smith (NE)
Kendall Smith (NE)
Roni Kercheval (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 26-40449- | Harrison C. Kreifels | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80670 | Amanda Leigh Wiechelman | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40642- | Claudia Noemi Leal and Nilson Rodrigo Leal Ruiz | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-40292- | Dale Eugene Hoffman, Jr. | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-08013- | First National Bank of Omaha v. Perrings | 06/05/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 4:26-cr-03017-1 | USA v. Sheppard | 06/05/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-03150 | Atluri et al v. U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services et al | 06/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40640 | Matthew E. Valentine | 06/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80667- | Joshua Ryan Nelson | 06/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40641 | Laura Mendoza | 06/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80668- | Jeffrey Lee Armentrout | 06/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80669 | Amy Marie Briggs | 06/05/2026 |
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 Ralston, 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 · Ralston, 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 Ralston, NE
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ROBERT MEYER | RALSTON |
| MICHAEL ARVANITIS | RALSTON |
| SOUTH OMAHA DENTAL GROUP | RALSTON |
| ROGER MADSEN | RALSTON |
| JOHN SEMPEK | RALSTON |
| CHARLES COX | RALSTON |
| CARY HOLL | RALSTON |
| JAMES SORRELL | RALSTON |
💰 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 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | AR Solutions Inc | Communication tactics |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Ralston, NE
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NE state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Sioux City Man Pleads Guilty to Transportation of Two Stolen Vehicles, and Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition
Jun 1, 2026
doj_news
Teen Sentenced to 121 Months for Shooting on the Omaha Nation Indian Reservation
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien from India Sentenced to 10 Years in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation of Sex Trafficking of Minors
May 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Teen Sentenced to 121 Months for Shooting on the Omaha Nation Indian Reservation
May 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Omaha Man Sentenced to 126 Months for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography
May 22, 2026
FBI Field Office
Omaha Woman Sentenced to a Total of 292 Months for Production and Distribution of Child Pornography
May 18, 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 Ralston
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Fifth-grader from Ralston becomes Nebraska’s First Kid Governor
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Douglas County sheriff investigates inmate death after medical emergency
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Douglas County Deputy Attorney serving as Nebraska Regent charged with DUI
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Photos: Douglas County Sheriff's Office re-examining 1984 homicide of Native American woman
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Live: Nebraska Supreme Court says Democratic challenger can remain on ballot for Douglas County sheriff
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Democratic challenger in the Douglas County Sheriff race can indeed appear on the ballot. Mark Martinez, …
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Nebraska Supreme Court says Democratic challenger can remain on ballot for Douglas County sheriff
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Democratic challenger in the Douglas County Sheriff race can indeed appear on the ballot. Mark Martinez, …
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Douglas County sheriff fires deputy for policy violation
A Douglas County deputy, who is the subject of an ongoing law enforcement investigation, was fired after an internal investigation found he violated department policy.
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Douglas County investigators say some stolen items from Nebraska Precious Metals seizure still had store tags on them
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