FRANKLIN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Franklin 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 Franklin.
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 07:00 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 06:33 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 06:33 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 06:33 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 06:33 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
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where can I find access to the salaries of principals in city schools?▼
Salaries of school principals in Franklin City Schools (Warren County, Ohio) are public under Ohio's Public Records Act (R.C. section 149.43). Submit a request to the Franklin City Schools Treasurer or HR (https://www.franklincityschools.com/, 150 East Sixth Street, Franklin, OH 45005, 937-743-8606) for the current year's salary schedule and individual administrator W-2 totals - districts must respond promptly under R.C. section 149.43(B)(1). Statewide, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce publishes the EMIS staff salary file - download free at https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/ (district report card section) and the EMIS reporting page (https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Data/EMIS). The Buckeye Institute's salary database (https://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/research/showcase/by-the-numbers) is a free aggregator covering every Ohio public-school employee with name, position, and gross pay. GovSalaries (https://govsalaries.com/salaries/OH) and Ohio Treasurer's transparency tools also list salaries. The Ohio Auditor of State (https://ohioauditor.gov/) audits Franklin's payroll. The Warren County ESC (https://www.warrencountyesc.com/) coordinates regional administrative pay schedules.
Where can I find access to the salaries of principals in city schools?▼
Salaries of school principals in Franklin City Schools (Warren County, Ohio) are public under Ohio's Public Records Act (R.C. section 149.43). Submit a request to the Franklin City Schools Treasurer or HR (https://www.franklincityschools.com/, 150 East Sixth Street, Franklin, OH 45005, 937-743-8606) for the current year's salary schedule and individual administrator W-2 totals - districts must respond promptly under R.C. section 149.43(B)(1). Statewide, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce publishes the EMIS staff salary file - download free at https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/ (district report card section) and the EMIS reporting page (https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Data/EMIS). The Buckeye Institute's salary database (https://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/research/showcase/by-the-numbers) is a free aggregator covering every Ohio public-school employee with name, position, and gross pay. GovSalaries (https://govsalaries.com/salaries/OH) and Ohio Treasurer's transparency tools also list salaries. The Ohio Auditor of State (https://ohioauditor.gov/) audits Franklin's payroll. The Warren County ESC (https://www.warrencountyesc.com/) coordinates regional administrative pay schedules.
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 Franklin, 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 · Franklin, 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 Franklin, OH
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN | FRANKLIN |
| ANDREA TEWELL | FRANKLIN |
| GREGORY SIEWNY | FRANKLIN |
| WILLIAM ANDREW | FRANKLIN |
| CHARLES HAGEMAN | FRANKLIN |
| HEATHER HILKOWITZ | FRANKLIN |
| PAUL KLEEMANN | FRANKLIN |
| RODNEY THORPE | FRANKLIN |
💰 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 5
City of Franklin, OH
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| TIFFANY FRANCIS | 1128a3 |
| ROBERT HINES | 1128b4 |
| VIRGINIA ROSELL | 1128a1 |
| MORTON WHITEMAN | 1128a2 |
| GINA WOODS | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Franklin, 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
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.
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