ELYRIA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Elyria 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 Elyria.
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 13:47 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 13:38 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 13:38 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 13:38 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 13:38 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.
Chasity Crawford (OH)
Isaiah Belmonte (OH)
Anthony Fogle (OH)
J'Lee Crabtree (OH)
Sharaya Green (OH)
Jveearah Barham (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-52800 | Ronald Keith Price | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52801 | Kimberly B. Stewart | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40795-tnap | Joseph P Toporcer, Jr. | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:24-cv-01899 | Quandel Construction Group, Inc. v. Hunt Construction Group, Inc. | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31258 | Lachelle R Lane | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31023 | Cody Nathaniel Farris | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52796 | Sidney R Childs | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52797 | Lanny Robert Wilson, Jr | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31259 | Stormie Ann Shipley | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52798 | Kirk L Jones and Jennifer A Jones | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11539 | Robert Maxey | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52799 | Melissa Ray Leasure | 06/10/2026 |
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 Elyria, 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 · Elyria, 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-Cleveland
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Elyria, OH
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JOEL ELCONIN | ELYRIA |
| PALM CREST WEST, INC. | ELYRIA |
| ASHOK RAMADUGU | ELYRIA |
| EJQ HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. | ELYRIA |
| BRIAN AULISIO | ELYRIA |
| WESLEYAN VILLAGE LLC | ELYRIA |
| DONALD SHELDON | ELYRIA |
| MICHAEL CHOBAN | ELYRIA |
💰 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 Elyria, OH
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| HEIDIMARIE BAXTER | 1128a2 |
| PATRICIA BURIANEK | 1128a1 |
| JOEL BURRELL | 1128b4 |
| ALEXIS JOHNSON | 1128a1 |
| MARLYN KEY | 1128a2 |
| RAYMONDA KING | 1128a2 |
| LYNN KNECHTGES | 1128a3 |
| MICHAEL MULOIN | 1128a3 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Elyria, OH
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Buckeye Community Bank | Elyria |
🏛️ 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
doj_news
Nine coconspirators convicted in drug, money laundering, $4.5 million COVID-19 relief fraud conspiracies
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 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 Elyria
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Elyria man arrested after alleged armed carjacking, wrong-way chase on US Route 20
ELYRIA, Ohio — Elyria police arrested a 28-year-old man Thursday after a stolen vehicle taken during an alleged aggravated robbery led officers on a pursuit that ended on U.S. Rout…
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Elyria police stepping up enforcement in I-90 work zone amid rise in speeding
Elyria officers have issued 157 speeding citations this year in the I-90 construction zone between mile posts 145.2 and 147.7, including 80 between June 2-5.
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'It's that serious': Elyria police warn of dangerous speeds in I-90 work zone
Elyria police are intensifying enforcement in an I-90 construction zone after issuing 157 speeding tickets this year, including 80 between June 2-5.
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Increased enforcement on stretch of I-90: police
ELYRIA, Ohio (WJW) – The Elyria Police Department says drivers can expect to see increased enforcement on a particular area of I-90. Police said officers have reported a sharp rise…
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‘Slow down’: Elyria police continuing increased enforcement in I-90 work zone
The Elyria Police Department is telling drivers to slow down on I-90, which is currently a construction zone through all of Elyria.
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Elyria increases traffic patrols for e-bikes, dirt bikes
City officials are expanding safety education and enforcement as dangerous riding behavior raises concerns about potential injuries and fatalities on local streets.
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Ohio Man To Spend 5 Years Behind Bars After 16th DUI Conviction
A man in Elyria, Ohio, was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. Shockingly, this is the man’s 16th conviction, with the earlies…
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New bodycam footage from Ohio police raid shows officers using flash-bang, talking to mother of sick infant
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