ATHENS COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Athens County 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 Athens County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-28 09:55 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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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)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 09:54 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 09:54 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 09:54 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 09:54 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.
Sylvester Hayes (OH)
Yah'el Tremble (OH)
Scarleth Cardona Rubi (OH)
McKenna May (OH)
Austin Burk (OH)
Aimir Gullium-Hudson (OH)
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 Ohio Court Cases
Most recent Ohio court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11995 | Jason Allen Boston and Robin Marie Boston | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11996 | Jennifer Lynn Wallace | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11994 | Jo Ann Midgley | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11997 | Anthony J. Robinson, Sr. and Alexus N. Robinson | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-ap-01054 | Sanders, Jr. v. Internal Revenue Service | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51323-amk | Tammy G. Sexton | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00902 | Jones v. National Youth Advocate Program, Inc. et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00904 | Daniels v. Velocity Construction Services LLC d/b/a Greer Construction Company, LLC et al | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-53596 | Jimmie Todd Burkett | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-53597 | Angela Marie Lauer | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31611 | Heather Diane Colston | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-53598 | Steven Troy Ginter and Tracy Maria Ginter | 07/27/2026 |
Cities in Athens County
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Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where can I find information about what a township is?▼
In Ohio, a township is the smallest unit of general-purpose local government — a subdivision of a county that handles services for unincorporated areas (places not inside a city or village). Albany is a village inside Alexander Township in Athens County, so residents are governed by both the village council (for inside-village matters) and the township trustees (for some shared services). Statewide, the model is consistent: per the Ohio Township Association at ohiotownships.org/townships101, each township is run by three elected trustees serving four-year staggered terms, plus an elected fiscal officer who handles the books. Some larger townships also appoint a township administrator. Ohio has 1,308 townships, and they typically deliver road maintenance, fire and EMS, cemetery upkeep, zoning (for those that have adopted zoning), and parks. They have no general taxing authority of their own beyond what voters approve via levy — they can't impose income taxes the way municipalities can. When a place incorporates as a village or city, that area technically remains "in" the township for some purposes but is removed from the township's tax base for most services. For Athens County specifically, the county Auditor at athenscountyauditor.org publishes township-level financial reports, and county government info is at co.athensoh.org. The Ohio Revised Code Title 5 (chapters 503–519) governs township powers in detail.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Athens County, 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 · Athens County, 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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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (OH) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| RAVI ADUSUMILLI | TOLEDO |
| MARK ROTHSTEIN | DUBLIN |
| PEKIN MRI, LLC | HUDSON |
| GEORGE GRUNERT | CINCINNATI |
| STEPHEN DURITSCH | TROY |
| GEETHA CONJEEVARAM | DUBLIN |
| JACQUELINE MYERS | LANCASTER |
| ANWAR HAMAMI | HUDSON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| ATHENS COUNTY BOARD OF DD | ATHENS |
| ADVANCED PAINTING | ATHENS |
| TAYLOR MOTORS | ATHENS |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY RECEIVING AREA 9 | ATHENS |
| PANTRY STORE NO 25 | ALBANY |
| ATHENS WATER RECLAMATION FAC | ATHENS |
| ODOT HOLLISTER OUTPOST | ATHENS |
| GLOUSTER PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM-GLOUSTER PW | GLOUSTER |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (OH) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | CCS Financial Services | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (OH) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A CARING ALTERNATIVE, INC | 1128a1 |
| A GENTLE DENTAL HOMECARE GROUP | 1128b6 |
| ABBRUZZESE CHIROPRACTIC REHABI | 1128b8 |
| ACCUNET SERVICES, INC | 1128b8 |
| AFFORDABLE CHIROPRACTIC, INC | 1128b8 |
| AID AMBULANCE SERVICE | 1128a1 |
| AMERICAN RADIOLOGY SERVICES CO | 1128b8 |
| ANCOR MEDICAL SERVICES INC | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (OH) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The Hocking Valley Bank | Athens |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from OH state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Akron Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison For Child Pornography Offenses
Jul 24, 2026
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Cuyahoga County Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Downloading and Distributing Child Pornography
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Ohio Babysitter Sentenced to 70 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Toddlers to Produce Child Pornography
Jul 23, 2026
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Mahoning Valley Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offenses
Jul 22, 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 Athens County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Athens County director of ODJFS indicted, fired, replaced in nonprofit fraud case
ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) — The case against a now former director within the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services in southeast Ohio is developing both in and out of court. In the …
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Sheriff names person of interest named in fatal Athens County apartment fire
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Authorities named a person of interest in an apartment fire in Athens County that killed one person Tuesday morning. The Athens County Sheriff’s Office said d…
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Athens County commissioner, JFS director indicted in fraud case
The Athens County Jobs and Family Services director was indicted for theft in office and a county commissioner was charged with witness tampering related to an alleged scheme to fu…
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Athens County Commission: Youth organizations request opioid settlement funds for programming
On Tuesday, the Athens County Board of Commissioners were informed that the Athens County Sheriff’s Office will be applying for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (…
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Person of interest in custody after deadly apartment fire
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio. (WSAZ) - A man wanted as a person of interest after a deadly fire on Tuesday in Athens County has been taken into custody, according to the Athens County Sheri…
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Intimidation charges dropped against Athens County commissioner
The witness intimidation charge against an Athens County commissioner has been dropped following indictments related to a scandal surrounding Athens County Job and Family Services.…
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Three people indicted in Meigs County, Ohio, murder investigation dating back to December
Three people have been indicted and arrested in a Meigs County, Ohio, murder investigation dating back to December, deputies said.
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Arrests made in connection with Ethan Vernon investigation
Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch announced arrests have been made in connection with the homicide investigation into the death of Ethan Vernon.