BERKELEY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Berkeley gets a B.
New Jersey's Open Public Records Act gives a 7-business-day clock with the Government Records Council as a binding enforcement body. eCourts e-filing is mandatory statewide. Drag is fees: state criminal history runs $30+ with fingerprint requirement.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Berkeley.
COMPUTED 2026-07-28 13:37 UTC · SCORE 19/24
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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 · 2026-07-28 13:20 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 13:20 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 13:20 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 13:20 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 · NJ Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the NJ field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · NJ
Children Missing From New Jersey (Statewide)
Active New Jersey cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Melanie Rodriguez (NJ)
Milan Jackson (NJ)
Alyssa Spann (NJ)
Jazmahni Menafield (NJ)
Haven Bowman (NJ)
Jayden Sease (NJ)
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 New Jersey Court Cases
Most recent New Jersey court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09434 | ROY v. DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09436 | CHAMBA CAYAMBE v. BLANCHE et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09438 | ERGEN v. SOTO et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09437 | NIETO NIETO v. WARDEN IN CHARGE et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09439 | CALDERON PAJUELO v. SECRETARY OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09441 | LUCAS v. TOWNSHIP OF JEFFERSON et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-09440 | HIGGINBOTHAM v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09442 | OLIVERA RUIZ v. MULLIN et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-09443 | PINGUIL GUASHCO v. MULLIN et al | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18461 | Edwin J Maldonado Quiles | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18462 | Daniel P. Cynar | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-18463 | Tamara J. Jones | 07/27/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Ocean County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Ocean County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I find a marriage record in Ocean?▼
To find a marriage record in Ocean County, NJ, contact the Ocean County Clerk's Office at 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08754 (732-929-2018), with online searches at https://www.co.ocean.nj.us/. Marriage licenses are issued by the local Registrar in the municipality where the license was applied for. Statewide marriage verifications come from the New Jersey Department of Health Vital Statistics at https://www.nj.gov/health/vital/ for $25. Marriage records are public under NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1), but certified copies require proof of relationship. Sources: NJDOH Vital Records (https://www.nj.gov/health/vital/), Ocean County (https://www.co.ocean.nj.us/).
Where can I find out how safe the city is?▼
Public-safety information for Seaside Heights (Ocean County), New Jersey (2026): (1) Independent crime-rate analysis at NeighborhoodScout https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/nj/seaside-heights/crime (1-in-180 violent-crime risk; 1-in-91 property-crime risk). (2) AreaVibes reports a total crime rate of about 4,563 per 100,000 — https://www.areavibes.com/seaside+heights-nj/crime/ . (3) CrimeGrade safety percentile https://crimegrade.org/violent-crime-seaside-heights-nj/ (34th percentile). (4) Police accountability scoring: https://policescorecard.org/nj/police-department/seaside-heights . (5) Authoritative source data: FBI UCR/CDE https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/ and NJ State Police UCR. Crime in this beach-resort town spikes during the summer season.
How do I look up property records in Toms River?▼
Property records in Toms River (Ocean County, NJ) are searched via three free official portals. The Toms River Township Tax Assessor (https://tomsrivertownship.com/, 33 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753, 732-341-1000) maintains tax-parcel records, ownership, and assessment. The township's GIS at https://tomsrivertownship.com/501/GIS-Geographic-Information-System lets you search, view, measure, and print parcel maps, property information, flood-zone maps, and other layers. The Ocean County Board of Taxation Tax List Search (https://tax.co.ocean.nj.us/frmtaxboardtaxlistsearch) returns owner name, block/lot, assessed value, and sales history for every Ocean County parcel - completely free. NJTaxMaps.com Ocean County page (https://www.njtaxmaps.com/info/nj_Ocean.html) lets you search by owner, address, block/lot, sales date/price, deed data, and property code. For recorded deeds, the Ocean County Clerk's Office Public Search (https://sng.co.ocean.nj.us/publicsearch/, 118 Washington Street, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 08754, 732-929-2018) - search by town, lot/block, document type with image viewing. Recording fees: 30 dollars first page plus 10 dollars each additional. The Ocean County Library New Jersey Property Records portal (https://theoceancountylibrary.org/node/528) provides historical (1989-current) and statewide ownership/assessment access. NJ Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) governs all access.
How do I search property ownership in Little Egg Harbor Twp?▼
Property ownership in Little Egg Harbor Township (Ocean County, NJ) is searched through three free official portals. The Little Egg Harbor Township Tax Assessor (https://www.leht.com/tax-assessor/, 665 Radio Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087, 609-296-7241 ext. 142) maintains the official tax map and parcel-level ownership records. The Ocean County Board of Taxation Tax List Search (https://tax.co.ocean.nj.us/frmtaxboardtaxlistsearch) returns owner name, block/lot, assessed value, and sale history for every Ocean County parcel - completely free. The WIPP property tax portal (https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=1517) shows current tax balances by location, qualifier, or tax-account ID. For the recorded deed itself, search the Ocean County Clerk's Office Public Search at https://sng.co.ocean.nj.us/publicsearch/. Address: 118 Washington Street, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 08754, 732-929-2018. Recording fees: 30 dollars first page plus 10 dollars each additional page; copies 1 dollar per page, 10 dollars certification. The Ocean County Library (https://theoceancountylibrary.org/node/528) provides free statewide ownership and assessment access via NJ Property Records. New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) ensures public access.
How do I find a divorce record in Woodcliff Lake?▼
To find a divorce record in Woodcliff Lake, NJ (Bergen County), contact the New Jersey Superior Court Family Division - Bergen Vicinage at 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201-527-2300). All NJ divorce decrees are filed at the Superior Court Family Division of the county where filed. New Jersey Courts Public Access at https://portal.njcourts.gov/ shows case status. Certified copies of decrees come from the New Jersey Records Center at PO Box 967, Trenton, NJ 08625 (609-421-6100) for $25. New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) governs disclosure. Sealed records are excluded. Sources: NJ Courts (https://www.njcourts.gov/), NJ Records Center (https://www.nj.gov/treasury/revenue/).
How do I search property ownership in New Jersey?▼
To search property ownership in New Jersey, use the NJ Property Records Search at https://njpropertyrecords.com/ (free, statewide, includes deeds and assessor data). Each county Clerk's office records deeds (e.g., Bergen at https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/, Essex at https://www.essexcountynj.org/, Middlesex at https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/), and the Tax Assessor in each municipality maintains current ownership and assessed values. NJ Department of Treasury Division of Taxation maintains statewide property tax data at https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/. NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) makes deeds and assessment data public. Recording fees are about $40 first page. Sources: NJ Property Records (https://njpropertyrecords.com/), NJ Treasury (https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Berkeley, NJ
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 · Berkeley, NJ · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for NJ
.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 (NJ)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in NJ
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in NJ
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in NJ
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for NJ
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (NJ) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 4
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| HILLCREST ACADEMY (WELL 2) | BERKELEY |
| JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT-TREATMENT P | BERKELEY |
| JCP&L-TREATMENT PLANT | BERKELEY |
| JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT-TREATMENT P | BERKELEY |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (NJ) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Incorrect information on your report |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from NJ state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director of a Westville Security Company Charged for Their Roles in a $9 Million Theft
Jul 27, 2026
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Illegal Alien with 12 Prior Removals from the United States Indicted for Illegal Re-Entry by a Convicted Felon
Jul 22, 2026
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Fashion House Enters Settlement for Receipt of Improper Paycheck Protection Program Loan
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Louisiana Company Settles Matter Alleging Receipt of Improper CARES Act Loans for Over $2.9 Million
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Member of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 104 Months for Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine Trafficking
Jul 20, 2026
doj_news
Morris County Man Sentenced to 288 Months in Prison for Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer, as well as Narcotics and Firearm Offenses, Including the Possession of Multiple Assault Rifles
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Federal Court Terminates Consent Decree Regarding the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility After Successful Reforms
Jul 16, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 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 Berkeley
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Two Children Killed In Ocean County Boat Crash
Two young children died Sunday night after the boat they were riding in struck a channel marker in the Intracoastal Waterway near Berkeley Township, according to the New Jersey Sta…
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3 dead after shooting in Berkeley Township in New Jersey, police say
Law enforcement said three people died after a shooter opened fire at a home in Berkeley Township, New Jersey. Mother left baby, toddler, and 4-year-old home alone for unknown amou…
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2 kids killed after boat crashes into channel marker in Berkeley Township
New Jersey State Police said a 9-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy were killed when a boat they were riding on crashed. Police said it struck a channel marker in the Intracoastal Wa…
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2 young children killed in New Jersey boat crash, police say
An investigation is underway after two young children were killed in a boat crash on Sunday night. It happened around 9 p.m. in the Berkeley Township bay area. Officials say the ch…
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2 children killed in New Jersey boating crash, police say
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
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2 children dead after being ejected during boat crash in New Jersey
Two children died after being ejected from a boat that struck a channel marker in the Berkeley Township Bay Area, according to troopers.
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Tiny New Jersey Pelican Island Ends Decades of Strange Split Between Two Police Departments
One of New Jersey's most unusual policing arrangements has come to an end after three neighboring municipalities agreed on a solution ...