NEWARK PD · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Newark PD gets a B.
Newark PD operates inside New Jersey OPRA. Consent decree status: 2014-active DOJ consent decree (still under monitor).
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 23:31 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)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 23:20 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 23:20 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 23:20 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 23:20 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 · 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.
Domi'Yon Banks (OH)
Marcos Godinez-Lopez (OH)
Isaiah Belmonte (OH)
Anthony Fogle (OH)
Chasity Crawford (OH)
Sharaya Green (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 3:26-bk-31050 | William Serrell Black | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52811 | Barbara Sue Longstreth | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52165 | Devin M. Reed | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52034 | Nicole Marie Ridley and Shane Jason Ridley | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-51571 | Miranda Rachelle Johnson | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-51549 | Bradford A Schumaker and Patricia A Schumaker | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52187 | Joshua Bowman | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-ap-02039 | Dhemre et al v. Johnson et al | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:23-bk-51170 | Lindsay M. Katulich | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52812 | Freddie L Nesser and Sarah L Nesser | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31265 | Catherine A. Ralston | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31266 | Aaron M Branham | 06/11/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Licking County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Licking County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where can I find the name of the current mayor?▼
The current mayor of Kirkersville, OH (Licking County), is listed on the village's official site or contact the Village of Kirkersville at 220 East Main Street, Kirkersville, OH 43033 (740-927-3471). Council and mayor information is also publicly available through the Licking County Auditor (https://www.lcounty.com/) and the Ohio Secretary of State elected officials portal at https://www.ohiosos.gov/. Ohio Public Records Act (R.C. 149.43) makes village officials' names and contact info public. Note: Kirkersville is a small village; recent leadership has changed since the 2017 line-of-duty death of Police Chief Steven Disario, which received national attention. Sources: Licking County (https://www.lcounty.com/), Ohio SOS (https://www.ohiosos.gov/).
What's the source for property records in Heath?▼
Heath, OH (Licking County) property records: Licking County Auditor (https://www.lcounty.com/Auditor/) — free parcel search with assessed values. Licking County Recorder (https://www.lcounty.com/Recorder/) for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens — recording fees per ORC §317.32 (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-317.32) $34 first 2 pages + $8 each additional. Online land records at Recorder's site. Tax payment via Licking County Treasurer. City of Heath (https://www.heathohio.gov/) for zoning, code. Ohio Public Records Act (ORC §149.43). Property fraud alert via Recorder. Licking County GIS for parcel maps.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Newark, 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 · Newark, 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 Newark, OH
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ELLIOT DAVIDOFF | NEWARK |
| MARK LAW | NEWARK |
| JAMES SILONE | NEWARK |
| WILLIAM PHILLIPS | NEWARK |
| MOURAD ABDELMESSIH | NEWARK |
| CYNTHIA SIMONS | NEWARK |
| PHILLIP BORDERS | NEWARK |
| RICHARD BALTISBERGER | NEWARK |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| ANOMATIC CORP | NEWARK |
| STATE FARM INSURANCE | NEWARK |
| OHIO NATIONAL GUARD CSMS 1 | NEWARK |
| LICKING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEA | NEWARK |
| LICKING COUNTY COURTHOUSE | NEWARK |
| NEWARK ELECTRO PLATING INC | NEWARK |
| COUGHLIN CHEVROLET | NEWARK |
| COMPOSIX CO | NEWARK |
💰 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Newark, OH
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| CLARE ARMSTRONG | 1128a3 |
| ROBIN BETTGER | 1128a2 |
| JANETTE BRENT | 1128a1 |
| LAVONDA ELLIOTT | 1128a1 |
| ROGER ELLIOTT | 1128b4 |
| FRENCHETTA FORD | 1128a1 |
| ANNA FREAS-DECK | 1128a1 |
| JOSEPH HENRY | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Newark, OH
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| First Federal Savings and Loan Associa | Newark |
| The Park National Bank | Newark |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from OH state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Cleveland Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Manufacturing Illegal Pills Trafficked Out of a Home Day Care
Jun 10, 2026
FBI Field Office
Dayton Man Who Trafficked Fentanyl Near Local High School Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 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 Newark
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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2 men held on $5 million bond after Newark shooting, high-speed chase
NEWARK, Ohio — Two men accused of firing multiple rounds at a vehicle in Newark before leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase through Licking County are being held …
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Police arrest Newark shooting suspects on State Route 79, north of Hebron
Authorities arrested two people June 6 in Licking County after a shooting in Newark. The arrests happened at State Route 79 and Enterprise Drive, north of Hebron. Route 79 was clos…
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Columbus, Ohio shooting: Heath and Newark police respond to active shooter near State Route 79
Authorities were dispatched to the area on Saturday afternoon, according to local reports.
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Police chased drive-by shooting suspects for 10 miles through Newark, Heath
NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — Two men allegedly involved in a “calculated” drive-by shooting have each been issued high bond amounts while facing attempted murder charges. According to cou…
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2 suspects in custody after shooting led to pursuit through Licking County
Two victims were taken to a hospital, and two suspects were taken into custody, Newark police said. A firearm was also recovered.
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Ohio deputies arrest 18-year-old after 2 injured in stabbing
Two people are recovering after being stabbed Thursday night in Mary Ann Township. Deputies in Licking County arrested an 18-year-old Newark man.
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Briefs: Newark announces fire, police promotions
NEWARK — Mayor Jeff Hall announced the Newark Division of Fire promotions of Capt. David "Doug" Vermaaten to assistant fire chief, Lt. Neal Murphy to captain and firefighter Timoth…