CEDAR BLUFFS · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Cedar Bluffs 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 Cedar Bluffs.
COMPUTED 2026-06-12 12:17 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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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 · 2026-06-12 11:56 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-12 11:56 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-12 11:56 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-12 11:56 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.
Promise Douglas (NE)
Zahara Smith (NE)
Brianna Shehee (NE)
Aubrey Kellogg (NE)
Elysha Bordeaux (NE)
JaVonn Currie (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 26-40662 | Michael Anthony Turner | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80691- | Shane Eugene Kuntz | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 8:26-cv-00269 | Railroad Signalmen v. Union Pacific Railroad Company | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 8:25-cv-00283 | Thompson v. Bisignano | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-03144 | Engert v. Panda, Inc. | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40526- | Gary D. Beckman | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40527- | Alysa N. Frey | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40528- | Carlene Rene Valentine | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40531- | Samantha Jo Sliva | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40533- | Cassandra Rose Rezek | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40534- | Alex James Converse | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40535- | Angela Marie Kirkland | 06/11/2026 |
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 Cedar Bluffs, 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 · Cedar Bluffs, 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 Cedar Bluffs, NE
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| SAMANTHA FITZGERALD | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| BREANNA BUCHMAN | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| SAUNDERS COUNTY SCHOOL DIST. 107 | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| JOSEPH CHMELKA | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| MAIN STREET COUNSELING | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| ALEXOUS HOF | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| BRANDI LEIDY | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| ALICIA HILKER | CEDAR BLUFFS |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CEDAR BLUFFS, VILLAGE OF-WELL 911T CHLOR | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| CEDAR BLUFFS WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILI | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| RON & PAULA BENDIG ACREAGE | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| BLUFFS TIRE AND REPAIR | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| CEDAR BLUFFS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| FREDERICK PRAUNER RESIDENCE | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| FARMERS UNION COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION | CEDAR BLUFFS |
| OPPD MICROWAVE TOWER STATION | CEDAR BLUFFS |
💰 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 5
City of Cedar Bluffs, NE
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NE state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
United States Obtains $3.4M in a False Claims Act Judgment Against Nebraska Pharmacist
Jun 8, 2026
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
Federal Circuit
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Jun 11, 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 Cedar Bluffs
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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