OTTAWA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Ottawa 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 Ottawa.
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 17:19 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 · 2026-06-11 17:19 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 17:19 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 17:19 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 17:19 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.
Marcos Godinez-Lopez (OH)
Isaiah Belmonte (OH)
Anthony Fogle (OH)
Chasity Crawford (OH)
Sharaya Green (OH)
J'Lee Crabtree (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-52802 | Felecia Morlene Sutton | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52803 | Latasha Rochelle Austin | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52338 | Mahiri J. Dickson | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31038 | Christina Di Shannon Marshall | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11150 | Brian P Whited | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-52012 | Ralph Russell Callender | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31261 | Angela Marie Baughn | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11196 | Blake Shannon Patterson and Leah Ann Patterson | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-11251 | Michael R. W. Winkler | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31044 | Robert L. Ward and Karen Phipps-Ward | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-51530 | Stephanie Jo Nichole Daniel | 06/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-31262 | Kyle Kiser | 06/11/2026 |
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 Ottawa, 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 · Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, OH
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| COUNTY OF PUTNAM OFFICE OF AUDITOR | OTTAWA |
| COUNTY OF PUTNAM OFFICE OF AUDITOR | OTTAWA |
| JAMES KLEMAN | OTTAWA |
| SHELLY VERHOFF | OTTAWA |
| WILLIAM TUCKER | OTTAWA |
| HEALTHCARE VENTURES OF OHIO | OTTAWA |
| MICHAEL RAYE | OTTAWA |
| MERRILL RAYE | OTTAWA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| MIKE TODD | OTTAWA |
| HUGGINS AUTO PARTS INC. | OTTAWA |
| L.G. PHILLIPS DISPLAYS USA, INC. | OTTAWA |
| COUNTRY ACRES GOLF CLUB | OTTAWA |
| VERHOFF ALFALFA (OTTAWA PLANT) | OTTAWA |
| KARHOFF FARM SEEDS & CHEMICALS | OTTAWA |
| GERKEN MATERIAL, INC. PLANT #5 | OTTAWA |
| BELLMAN CHRYSLER | OTTAWA |
💰 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 2
City of Ottawa, OH
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| TAMMI DIEMER | 1128a1 |
| PEGGY MORMAN | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Ottawa, OH
🏛️ 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 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 Ottawa
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Ottawa County man charged in child exploitation probe after Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children tip-off
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‘How would he have chosen us?’: Ottawa Hills Superintendent addresses swatting arrest
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