MERIDEN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Meriden gets a B.
New Hampshire's Right to Know Law gives a 5-business-day clock under RSA 91-A. Booking photos public, courts e-filing rolled out via Odyssey. Drag is the $25 criminal history fee — above national median.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Meriden.
COMPUTED 2026-07-16 07:13 UTC · SCORE 18/24
Live data · checked just now
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 · 2026-07-16 06:48 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-16 06:48 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-16 06:48 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-16 06:48 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 · NH Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the NH field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · NH
Children Missing From New Hampshire (Statewide)
Active New Hampshire cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Janis Taylor (NH)
Charles Vosseler (NH)
William Vosseler (NH)
Shirley McBride (NH)
Bethany Sinclair (NH)
Rachael Garden (NH)
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 New Hampshire Court Cases
Most recent New Hampshire court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10627 | Bradley G. Norris | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00584 | Ramirez Quijaba v. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Acting Field Office Director et al | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00583 | Boyle et al | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10625 | Antonino Argento, Jr. | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10626 | Frederick M. Merrill | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00580 | Bryan v. Steiner | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00578 | Sanchez-Hernandez v. Strafford County Department of Corrections, Superintendent et al | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00579 | Roldan Guisha v. Strafford County Department of Corrections, Superintendent et al | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00581 | Briceno Vera v. Strafford County Department of Corrections, Superintendent et al | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00582 | Morocho v. Ackley et al | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-00208-1 | USA v. Breault | 07/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:25-cr-00066-1 | USA v. Li et al | 07/15/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Sullivan County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Sullivan County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I find out if someone is divorced in Acworth?▼
Acworth, NH (Sullivan County) divorce records: Acworth Town Clerk handles vital records but divorce decrees are filed at Sullivan County Superior Court (https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/superior-court/locations/sullivan-superior-court). Statewide search: New Hampshire Judicial Branch eFile case search (https://www.courts.nh.gov/case-access). NH RSA 458 governs divorce (https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-XLIII-458.htm). Certified copies $25 from court clerk. Statewide vital records via NH DHHS Division of Vital Records Administration (https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/divisions/vital-records-administration) — divorce certificates $15 each, RSA 5-C:64. NH Public Records Law (RSA 91-A) for non-confidential filings. Online court records search free at NH Judicial Branch (https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/superior-court).
How do I look up an arrest in New Hampshire?▼
To look up an arrest in New Hampshire, the NH State Police Criminal Records at https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/jib/ provides statewide name-based criminal history for $25 (Form DSSP 256). The NH Department of Corrections Inmate Locator at https://www.nh.gov/nhdoc/ shows current state-prison inmates. County sheriffs and city police release local arrest reports under NH Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A); the Manchester PD, Nashua PD, and other major departments often release blotters. Court charges tied to arrests are at https://odyportal.courts.state.nh.us/. The NH Judicial Branch case lookup is at https://www.courts.nh.gov/. Sources: NH State Police (https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/), NH DOC (https://www.nh.gov/nhdoc/).
How do I find arrest records in New Hampshire?▼
To find arrest records in New Hampshire, the NH State Police Criminal Records at https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/jib/ provides statewide name-based criminal history for $25 (Form DSSP 256). The NH Department of Corrections Inmate Locator at https://www.nh.gov/nhdoc/ shows current state-prison inmates. County sheriffs and city police release local arrest reports under NH Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A); the Manchester Police, Nashua Police, and other major departments often release blotters. Court charges tied to arrests are at https://odyportal.courts.state.nh.us/. Sources: NH State Police (https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/), NH DOC (https://www.nh.gov/nhdoc/).
Where do I order a death record in New Hampshire?▼
To order a death record in New Hampshire, use the NH Division of Vital Records Administration at https://www.sos.nh.gov/vital-records. Certified death certificates cost $15 each ($10 each additional same order). Order online via VitalChek, by mail to 71 South Fruit Street, Concord, NH 03301, or at any city/town clerk where the death occurred. Records: deaths from 1901 forward at state level; older records may be at the town/city clerk. Only spouse, parents, children, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under RSA 5-C:9. NH Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A) governs disclosure. Sources: NH DVRA (https://www.sos.nh.gov/vital-records), NH RSA 5-C (https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/).
How do I get a criminal background check in New Hampshire?▼
To get a criminal background check in New Hampshire, use the NH State Police Criminal Records at https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/jib/. Name-based searches cost $25; submit form DSSP 256 by mail with notarized signature, or use authorized Live Scan vendors for fingerprint-based checks. The NH Judicial Branch Public Case Lookup at https://odyportal.courts.state.nh.us/ shows court records. Subjects can request their own record under RSA 106-B:14. NH's Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: NH State Police (https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/), NH Courts (https://www.courts.nh.gov/).
Where can I find access to the requirements of the Open Records Law in New Hampshire?▼
New Hampshire Right-to-Know (Open Records) Law: NH RSA 91-A (https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-VI-91-A.htm) governs public access to records and meetings. Submit written records request to relevant agency; agency must respond within 5 business days. NH Department of Justice Right-to-Know overview (https://www.doj.nh.gov/civil/right-to-know.htm) for guidance. New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism (https://nhpij.org/) and Right-to-Know NH advocacy. NH Press Association for ongoing FOIA reporting. Reasonable copy fees apply. NH Supreme Court enforces Right-to-Know via judicial review.
📊 Public Data Sources for Meriden, NH
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 · Meriden, NH · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for NH
.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 (NH)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in NH
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in NH
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in NH
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for NH
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Meriden, NH
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JAMES LENZ | MERIDEN |
| LISA HEGEL | MERIDEN |
| LEE ABRAHAMSON | MERIDEN |
| KATHERINE BELLO | MERIDEN |
| ROBERT HYJEK | MERIDEN |
| THOMAS SCHELL | MERIDEN |
| PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT | MERIDEN |
| RICHARD ATKINSON | MERIDEN |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 7
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| 17824/17825 KUA RESIDENCE HALL/FACILITIE | MERIDEN |
| PLAINFIELD WATER DEPT-TREATMENT FACILITY | MERIDEN |
| MERIDEN VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT | MERIDEN |
| PLAINFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | MERIDEN |
| KIMBALL UNION ACADEMY | MERIDEN |
| MERIDEN DELI MART-UTILITY ROOM | MERIDEN |
| MERIDEN VILLAGE WATER DIST-PUMPHOUSE /DU | MERIDEN |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (NH) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE | Problem with a purchase shown on you |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Meriden, NH
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NH state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Seacoast Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Large Quantities of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
New York Man Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery in Londonderry
Jul 14, 2026
doj_news
Hinsdale Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Approximately $345,000 From His Employer
Jul 14, 2026
doj_news
Dominican National Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Illegal Drugs in the New Hampshire Seacoast
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Manchester Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unlawful Possession of Firearms
Jul 13, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Approves Final Order Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supplements for Kids and Teens
Jul 15, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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