SEWARD COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Seward County 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 Seward County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 21:36 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 21:30 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 21:30 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 21:30 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.
Brianna Shehee (NE)
Christopher Brandt (NE)
Jazmynn Dolezal (NE)
Samuel Armstead (NE)
Aubrey Kellogg (NE)
Elysha Bordeaux (NE)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Nebraska Court Cases
Most recent Nebraska court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40381- | Gage R Mars | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80491- | Deborah Maria Harter | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80537- | Martin Ochoa, Sr | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80568- | Amy Lyn Setlak | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40650- | Jaisa L. Gutierrez | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40653 | Dale L Fleming | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40652- | Dane Andrew Will | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40654 | Lucas V Ferebee | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40651- | Kevin Janc and Susan Janc | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 8:26-cv-00267 | Delaney v. Douglas County District Court et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 8:26-cv-00266 | Hernandez-Gutierrez v. Warden et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-03170 | Castaneda v. Warden of McCook et al | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Seward County
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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 Seward County, 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 · Seward County, 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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FBI-Omaha
FBI-Omaha
FBI-Omaha
FBI-Omaha
FBI-Omaha
FBI-Omaha
FBI-Omaha
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (NE) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| DAVID WIEBE | KEARNEY |
| JON MORTON | OMAHA |
| ROBERT KROEGER | OMAHA |
| NEW WEST ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS REHABILITATION LLC | KEARNEY |
| PAUL MUETING | KEARNEY |
| PATRICK LEU | OMAHA |
| MARIE MILLER | OMAHA |
| BRENT ADAMSON | KEARNEY |
💰 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (NE) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ALAMO CHIROPRACTIC CENTER | 1128b8 |
| BLANKET CORPORATION | 1128b7 |
| ERICKSON EYE CLINIC | 1128b8 |
| INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS, | 1128b7 |
| LE BELLE MENTE, INC | 1128b8 |
| LITTLE BLESSING LEARNING CENTE | 1128b1 |
| MED-PRO, INC | 1128b8 |
| MIDWEST HOSPITAL PHARMACY, INC | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (NE) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 4
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| First Bank of Utica | Utica |
| Farmers and Merchants Bank | Milford |
| Cattle Bank and Trust | Seward |
| JONES BANK | Seward |
🏛️ 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 Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 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 Seward County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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34-year-old man arrested after hostage situation in Seward County early Monday morning
NEW TONIGHT, THIS MAN IS IN JAIL AFTER A HOSTAGE SITUATION. THE SEWARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPONDED TO A HOME IN PLEASANTDALE AROUND 330 THIS MORNING. DEPUTIES SAY 34 YEAR OLD…
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Seward County Sheriff aware of TikTok video threats made toward Centennial Public Schools - Central Nebraska Today
Seward County Sheriff aware of TikTok video threats made toward Centennial Public Schools Central Nebraska Today
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Northern California man arrested after major drug bust on Nebraska freeway, officials say
Nebraska State Patrol says troopers seized more than 500 pounds of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 Wednesday morning and arrested a Northern California man…
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One person dies after single-vehicle crash in Seward County on Sunday night
OFF AS PARENTS WAIT FOR ANSWERS. MORE BREAKING NEWS. THE SEWARD COUNTY, NEBRASKA, SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS ONE PERSON WAS KILLED IN A CRASH. DEPUTIES SAY IT HAPPENED NEAR 210TH AND O …
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Swatting stretches small Nebraska town police department, wastes taxpayer money and cases nearly impossible to solve - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE
Swatting stretches small Nebraska town police department, wastes taxpayer money and cases nearly impossible to solve KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincol…
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Seward County deputies seize $3.35 million worth of drugs in I-80 traffic stops, sheriff says - Lincoln Journal Star
Seward County deputies seize $3.35 million worth of drugs in I-80 traffic stops, sheriff says Lincoln Journal Star
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At manslaughter trial, prosecutor says ex-Seward County deputy fired 35 times - Omaha World-Herald
At manslaughter trial, prosecutor says ex-Seward County deputy fired 35 times Omaha World-Herald
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Seward County’s sheriff misspent federal money, the government says. For months, he didn’t tell county leaders - Nebraska Public Media
Seward County’s sheriff misspent federal money, the government says. For months, he didn’t tell county leaders Nebraska Public Media