RALSTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Ralston 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 Ralston.
COMPUTED 2026-07-27 12:52 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)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 12:52 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 12:52 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 12:52 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-27 12:52 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 26-40824 | Eric Stephen Miller | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80442- | Michele McFarland | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80453- | Stephen J Wing | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80450- | Devin James Hagood-Warner | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80435- | Alex R. Butcher | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40428- | Rodney D Warren | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80463- | Eileen Janice Lewis | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80459- | Sarah Rose Wright | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80479- | Jerome Steven Walsh, Jr | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80474- | Raquel Dominque Borden and Patric Allen Preston-Borden | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80448- | Ibrahim Mohammed Nuwwarah | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80439- | Martin Eugene Merrill, Jr. | 07/24/2026 |
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 |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| MASTERPIECE AUTOBODY | RALSTON |
| LINDELL SIGNS | RALSTON |
| SMALL ENGINE SERVICES INC | RALSTON |
| RALSTON MAINTENANCE SHOP | RALSTON |
| PRO-SIGN & SCREEN PRINTING | RALSTON |
| UNITED SEEDS INC | RALSTON |
| OMEGA CHEMICAL CO INC | RALSTON |
| STEVE'S COLLISION SHOP | 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 | 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 Ralston, NE
🏛️ 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
US Department of Labor files amicus brief supporting fiduciary discretion in use of forfeited funds under ERISA
Jul 24, 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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Up in the air: Ralston's fireworks show may be rescheduled due to possible storms
Update: As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, Ralston officials said all events will continue as planned. "Of course, the safety of all residents and visitors to Ralston is first and foremost in…
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Former Nebraska wrestler AJ Ferrari arrested in Douglas County on warrant out of Lancaster County
Former Nebraska wrestler AJ Ferrari has been arrested by Douglas County Authorities.
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Douglas County Deputy Attorney serving as Nebraska Regent charged with DUI
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Douglas County deputy attorney serving as a Nebraska Regent is facing charges after authorities say her blood-alcohol level registered at more than four time…
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Nebraska court leadership and DCSO get on the same page about ICE in court
Nebraska state court oversight said it has an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to only apprehend people before court appearances if it's an emergency. This f…