OBERLIN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
COMPUTED 2026-07-30 05:49 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 · 2026-07-30 05:20 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 05:20 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 05:20 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 05:20 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.
Deiondre Herrera (OH)
Damarion Herrera (OH)
Kiyanah Herrera (OH)
Ja'veyah Williams (OH)
Aliyanah Ortega (OH)
Mary Taylor (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-53638 | Natosha Martin | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-53639 | Leslie A Payne and Chelsea Payne | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40999-tnap | Donzell B. Gaston | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41000-tnap | Forrest N. Mayfield | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-13502-skk | Mia Jenine Radford | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41001-tnap | Michael Nicholas Raksi | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-53632 | Christopher A Griffith | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-53631 | Eric M. Lemon and Elizabeth M. Lemon | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-12033 | Donald J. Boehl and Michelle A. Boehl | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31631 | Robert John Dunki-Jacobs and Kerry Lynn Dunki-Jacobs | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-53633 | Paula Carter | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-53634 | Shana K Bennett | 07/29/2026 |
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 Oberlin, 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 · Oberlin, 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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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Oberlin, OH
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| FRANK MILLER | OBERLIN |
| RICHARD HETSKO | OBERLIN |
| PHYSICIANS IN FAMILY PRACTICE INC | OBERLIN |
| ERIC JENKINS | OBERLIN |
| FRANCES SMITH | OBERLIN |
| GEORGIA NEWMAN | OBERLIN |
| WUU-SHUNG CHUANG | OBERLIN |
| OBERLIN INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES INC | OBERLIN |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| RR DONNELLY OBERLIN PLANT | OBERLIN |
| WALMART SUPERCENTER #5309 | OBERLIN |
| CERTIFIED GAS STATION 345 | OBERLIN |
| NEW RUSSIA TWP HALL & SERVICE COMPLEX | OBERLIN |
| INTERMUSEUM CONSERVATION LABORATORY | OBERLIN |
| D&S FARMS | OBERLIN |
| GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS (0247101010) | OBERLIN |
| CAMPUS DRY CLEANERS | OBERLIN |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Oberlin, OH
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from OH state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
South Carolina Man Receives 20 Years in Prison for Intent to Engage in Sexual Conduct with a Minor
Jul 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offenses
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
New York man pleads guilty to transporting Colerain teenager with intent to engage in sexual activity
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offenses
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Ohio Man with Prior Felony Convictions Sentenced to 7+ Years in Prison for Lurking Outside a Cleveland Home with a Loaded Gun
Jul 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Akron Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offenses
Jul 24, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Jul 29, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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