BLUFFTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Bluffton gets a B.
Sunshine Law treats records as public by default. AG runs Sunshine Audits to enforce. Booking photos public statewide. No unified court portal — fragmentation across 88 counties is the drag.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Bluffton.
COMPUTED 2026-06-13 14:52 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 · 2026-06-13 14:22 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 14:22 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 14:22 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 14:22 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 · OH Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the OH field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
KEVIN BRAME
Wanted
CHINA-BASED DRUG CONSPIRACY 2
Wanted
CIERRA J. CHAPMAN
Wanted
IZMIR ALI KOCH
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · OH
Children Missing From Ohio (Statewide)
Active Ohio cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Carveonah Fomby (OH)
Carolyn Jones (OH)
Aleena Schillinger (OH)
Gavin Lee (OH)
Marcos Godinez-Lopez (OH)
Domi'Yon Banks (OH)
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 Ohio Court Cases
Most recent Ohio court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52850 | Kelly Jean Pawinee McConnell | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31277 | Tasha Stargell | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11572 | Kenneth Wayne Lawson and Ashley Lynn Lawson | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52849 | Kelly Jean Pawinee McConnell | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11573 | Patricia Ann Hooker | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52851 | Destiney R. Loveless | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12755-skk | Joy Marie Sedlock | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12754-jps | Leonore Foster | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12756-skk | Sheryl E. Clarke | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12757-jps | Joyce M. Dobbins | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12758-skk | Philip Fitzgerald | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40808-tnap | Maschil Maskela Hull | 06/12/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Ohio
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Ohio. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I look up a court case in Darke?▼
To look up a court case in Darke County, OH, contact the Darke County Common Pleas Court at 504 South Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331 (937-547-7335) for felony, civil, family, and probate cases. The Darke County Municipal Court at 504 South Broadway (937-547-7340) handles misdemeanors and traffic. Online case search is at https://www.darkecountyohio.gov/. Ohio does NOT have a single statewide unified portal; cases are searched at the county level. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) governs disclosure. Certified copies typically cost $1 per page plus $5 certification. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded. Sources: Darke County (https://www.darkecountyohio.gov/), Ohio Courts Directory (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/).
Where can I find information about upcoming court dates in Ohio?▼
To find upcoming court dates in Ohio, contact the local court where the case is filed. Ohio does NOT have a single statewide unified portal; cases are searched at the county level. Major county portals include Cuyahoga at https://cpdocket.cp.cuyahogacounty.us/, Franklin (Columbus) at https://fcdcfcjs.co.franklin.oh.us/, Hamilton (Cincinnati) at https://www.courtclerk.org/, Montgomery (Dayton) at https://www.montcourt.oh.gov/. Online case search returns scheduled hearings, filings, and court date. The Ohio Supreme Court Office of Court Services directory is at https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) governs disclosure. Sources: Ohio Courts (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/), Cuyahoga Docket (https://cpdocket.cp.cuyahogacounty.us/).
What's the way to search for inmates in Dayton?▼
To search for inmates in Dayton, OH (Montgomery County), the Montgomery County Jail inmate search at https://www.montgomerysheriff.org/ shows current detainees at the Montgomery County Jail. The Sheriff is at 330 W. Second Street, Dayton, OH 45402 (937-225-4357). The Dayton Municipal Court handles ordinance and traffic; cases at https://www.daytonmunicipalcourt.org/. For state-prison inmates, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Offender Search at https://drc.ohio.gov/ shows current inmates. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) governs disclosure. Sources: Montgomery County Sheriff (https://www.montgomerysheriff.org/), ODRC (https://drc.ohio.gov/).
Where can I find access to the building department records?▼
To access building department records in Cuyahoga County, OH, contact the Department of Building Standards in the city where the property is located. The City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing at 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216-664-2282) handles Cleveland records, with online ordering at https://www.clevelandohio.gov/CityofCleveland/Home/Government/CityAgencies/BuildingHousing. Suburban cities (Lakewood, Parma, Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, etc.) each have their own building departments. The Cuyahoga County Engineer at https://cuyahogacounty.gov/i-want-to-contact also keeps related records. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) makes building permits and inspections public; copies typically cost $0.05 per page. Sources: Cleveland Building (https://www.clevelandohio.gov/), Cuyahoga County (https://www.cuyahogacounty.gov/).
How do I look up property records in Lower Salem?▼
To look up property records in Lower Salem, OH (Washington County), contact the Washington County Auditor at 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750 (740-373-6623), with online searches at https://www.washingtongov.org/. The Washington County Recorder at 205 Putnam Street records deeds, mortgages, and liens. The Washington County Treasurer handles property tax. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) makes deeds and assessment records public. Recording fees are $34 first page, $8 each additional. Certified copies typically cost $2 plus $1/page. Sources: Washington County OH (https://www.washingtongov.org/), Ohio Recorders (https://www.ohiorecorders.com/).
What's the right place to search court cases in Ohio?▼
To search court cases in Ohio, the Ohio Supreme Court Office of Court Services provides a court directory at https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/. Ohio does NOT have a single statewide unified portal; cases are searched at the county level. Major county portals: Cuyahoga (Cleveland) at https://cpdocket.cp.cuyahogacounty.us/, Franklin (Columbus) at https://fcdcfcjs.co.franklin.oh.us/, Hamilton (Cincinnati) at https://www.courtclerk.org/, Montgomery (Dayton) at https://www.montcourt.oh.gov/, Lucas (Toledo) at https://www.co.lucas.oh.us/. Appellate-court records are at https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/clerk/. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) governs disclosure. Sources: Ohio Courts (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/), Ohio Judicial System (https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Bluffton, OH
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 · Bluffton, OH · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for OH
.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 (OH)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in OH
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in OH
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in OH
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for OH
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (OH) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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FBI-Cincinnati
FBI-Cincinnati
FBI-Cincinnati
FBI-Cleveland
FBI-Cincinnati
FBI-Cleveland
FBI-Cleveland
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Bluffton, OH
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JACOB DAGANI, M.D. | BLUFFTON |
| CHRISTIAN NYGAARD | BLUFFTON |
| CHERI DILLER | BLUFFTON |
| MENNONITE MEMORIAL HOME | BLUFFTON |
| JAMES GIDEON | BLUFFTON |
| ALAN YODER | BLUFFTON |
| DESRENE BROWN | BLUFFTON |
| DARREL HOTMIRE | BLUFFTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| MODERN CLEANERS | BLUFFTON |
| TRIPLETT CORP | BLUFFTON |
| EBENEZER MENNONITE CHURCH-EBENEZER MENNO | BLUFFTON |
| SUNOCO SERVICE STATION | BLUFFTON |
| THE BLUFFTON STONE COMPANY | BLUFFTON |
| TRU GREEN LAWNCARE CORP | BLUFFTON |
| ANDERSON TRACTOR SUPPLY INC | BLUFFTON |
| VERIZON WIRELESS - BLUFFTON | BLUFFTON |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (OH) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | CCS Financial Services | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | I.C. System, Inc. | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Bluffton, OH
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The Citizens National Bank of Bluffton | Bluffton |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from OH state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Previously convicted felon pleads guilty to running straw-purchasing firearms conspiracy
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Cleveland Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Manufacturing Illegal Pills Trafficked Out of a Home Day Care
Jun 10, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Newmont Minera Peñasquito, S.A. de C.V.
Jun 12, 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 Bluffton
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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