READING · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Reading gets an A.
UJS Portal is the only true unified statewide free public court records search in the country. 5-day RTK clock, binding OOR appeals, free DOC and Megan Law lookups. $22 PATCH fee is the drag.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Reading.
COMPUTED 2026-06-02 21:06 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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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 · 2026-06-02 20:49 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-02 20:49 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-02 20:49 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-02 20:49 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 · NCMEC Missing Children · PA
Children Missing From Pennsylvania (Statewide)
Active Pennsylvania cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Karima Burley (PA)
Jazion Nelson (PA)
Ja’laya Fountain (PA)
Giyanna Lorenzo-Nunez (PA)
Brooklyn Ligon (PA)
X'Zire Fonseca-Perez (PA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Pennsylvania Court Cases
Most recent Pennsylvania court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10216- | David J. Tanner | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21089- | Billie J. Spieler | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70237 | Tonya L. Patterson | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21558 | Darion T. Good | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70238 | Linda P. Thomas | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21560 | Nina A. Mastermonico | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70157- | Christina Evans | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21111- | Erika L. Hill | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21116- | Erica M. Hoffner | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21284- | The Pittsburgh Motorcycle Company LLC | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21309- | Quincy D. Coles | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21316- | Thomas P. Britt and Mary E. Britt | 06/02/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Berks County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Berks County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do I find a deed or property record in Temple?▼
Temple, PA (Berks County) deeds/property records: Berks County Recorder of Deeds (https://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/RecorderOfDeeds/) for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens — recording fees per 21 P.S. §444. Berks County Assessment Office (https://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Assessment/) for parcel data, assessed values. Online land records via Berks County. Tax payment via Berks County Treasurer. Muhlenberg Township covers Temple area. PA Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §67.101). Reading Eagle (https://www.readingeagle.com/) for legal notices. Property fraud alert via county Recorder.
How can I view a specific criminal complaint in Pennsylvania?▼
To view a specific criminal complaint in Pennsylvania, use the PA Unified Judicial System portal at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/ — free name and case-number search returns Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District, and Pittsburgh/Philadelphia Municipal Court records. The criminal complaint document itself is filed at the Magisterial District Court (MDJ) where the case originated, then forwarded to the County Court of Common Pleas if held for court. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5 certification at the MDJ or Clerk of Courts. PA Right-to-Know Law (RTKL, 65 P.S. §67.101) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded under 18 Pa.C.S. §9122. Sources: PA UJS (https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/), PA Courts (https://www.pacourts.us/).
What's the source for arrest records in Philadelphia?▼
Arrest records in Philadelphia, PA come primarily from the Philadelphia Police Department at 750 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215-686-3000). The PPD posts arrest data via OpenDataPhilly at https://www.opendataphilly.org/. The Philadelphia Department of Prisons inmate locator is at https://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-department-of-prisons/. The PA State Police PATCH at https://epatch.pa.gov/ provides statewide criminal history for $22. Court charges tied to arrests appear at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/ (PA Unified Judicial System). PA Right-to-Know Law (RTKL, 65 P.S. §67.101) makes adult arrest reports public; certain records may be exempt. Sources: PPD (https://www.phila.gov/departments/police/), UJS Portal (https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/).
What's the source for arrest records in Montgomery?▼
Arrest records in Montgomery County, PA come primarily from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 2 East Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401 (610-278-3331), which posts a current inmate roster at https://www.montcopa.org/sheriff. The Montgomery County District Attorney at https://www.montcopa.org/da publishes major-case arrest news. Local PDs (Norristown, Pottstown, Lower Merion, Abington, Cheltenham) handle municipal arrests. PA Right-to-Know Law (RTKL, 65 P.S. §67.101) makes adult arrest reports public; ongoing investigations may be exempt. Court charges tied to arrests appear at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/. Sources: Montgomery County (https://www.montcopa.org/), UJS Portal (https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/).
How do I get a criminal background check in Pittsburgh?▼
To get a criminal background check in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County), use the PA State Police PATCH (Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History) at https://epatch.pa.gov/. Name-based searches cost $22 and are delivered as a downloadable PDF, usually within minutes. For an FBI-level fingerprint check (required for school, healthcare, and child-care employment), use IdentoGO at https://www.identogo.com/services/live-scan-fingerprinting. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Records Section at 1203 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (412-323-7800) issues local police clearance letters. Court records are free at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/. Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA, 18 Pa.C.S. §9101) governs disclosure. Sources: PA SP PATCH (https://epatch.pa.gov/), Pittsburgh PD (https://pittsburghpa.gov/police/).
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Pennsylvania?▼
To check if someone has an outstanding warrant in Pennsylvania, contact the local sheriff or police where the warrant was issued. The PA State Police hold the statewide CLEAN warrant database, restricted to law enforcement; individuals must check by phone with the issuing court or local agency. Many counties post most-wanted lists (e.g., Allegheny County at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/sheriff/, Philadelphia at https://www.phillypolice.com/, Montgomery at https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/sheriff). Court bench warrants appear in the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/. PA Right-to-Know Law (RTKL, 65 P.S. §67.101) governs disclosure. Sources: PA State Police (https://www.psp.pa.gov/), UJS Portal (https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Reading, PA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (PA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Reading, PA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| LISA MCDEVITT | READING |
| KIRTIKUMAR KAPADIA | READING |
| ANTHONY DONATO | READING |
| RON NUTTING | READING |
| MARSHALL FEASTER | READING |
| CECILIA SMITH | READING |
| LISA MOTZ | READING |
| PRAMATH NATH | READING |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Reading, PA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| DAC COMMUNITY SERVICE | 1128a1 |
| FINE ARTS DENTAL | 1128b8 |
| ROBERT ANGELITIS | 1128b4 |
| DURRELL CHAPPELL | 1128a1 |
| MARIE CHAPPELL | 1128a1 |
| CYNTHIA CRUZ | 1128a1 |
| CAITLIN DARDIS | 1128b4 |
| PATRICIA DELP | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Reading, PA
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 020729983 | Childrens Alopecia Project |
| 061757511 | Armed Forces Brotherhood |
| 113330796 | Iglesia Pentecostal Jehova Es Mi Pastor Salmo 23 I |
| 134216122 | Marjorie L Perfect Charitable Foundation |
| 161663348 | Baseballtown Charities |
| 201171552 | Lighthouse Worship Center International Inc. |
| 201463497 | Southern Junior High-Middle School Alumni Associat |
| 201627941 | Rotary Club of Muhlenberg Charitable Foundation In |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from PA state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Philadelphia is a ‘No Drone Zone’ Around FIFA World Cup and Other Special Events This Summer
Jun 2, 2026
doj_news
Butler Felon Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
Jun 2, 2026
doj_news
Northampton County Man Pleads Guilty to Producing, Possessing Child Pornography
Jun 1, 2026
FBI Field Office
Fayette County Man Sentenced to More than 12 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime
Jun 1, 2026
FBI Field Office
Former DuBois City Employee Pleads Guilty to Helping to Embezzle and Launder $1.5 Million From City Funds
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
Pittsburgh Financial Advisor Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison and Ordered to Pay $4.7 Million in Restitution for Defrauding Investment Client
May 28, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Requires Divestiture of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Protect Patients from Anticompetitive Effects of Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
Jun 2, 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 Reading
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Knife-wielding man fatally shot by police in Reading, Pennsylvania
READING, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A knife-wielding man was shot and killed by police in Reading, Pennsylvania. Officers were called to the 400 block of Windsor Street around 3:45 a.m…
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Police officer Kristen Yeager killed in crash in Earl Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania - CBS News
Police officer Kristen Yeager killed in crash in Earl Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania CBS News
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Mother, son found dead after reported missing in Reading, Pennsylvania, officials say
A missing mother and son were found dead in a Berks County, Pennsylvania, field about one week after a man with whom they lived was found dead near a park in Reading, officials sai…
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Berks County police officer killed in crash while responding to call Friday night - fox43.com
Berks County police officer killed in crash while responding to call Friday night fox43.com
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Berks County case leads to federal charges against Reading man in alleged drug distribution - Berks Weekly
Berks County case leads to federal charges against Reading man in alleged drug distribution Berks Weekly
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Procession held for Berks County officer who died in car crash - NBC10 Philadelphia
Procession held for Berks County officer who died in car crash NBC10 Philadelphia
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Pennsylvania’s reading law won’t work without trained teachers to implement it | Opinion
Educators need coaching, modeling, and opportunities to consistently apply structured literacy practices in daily instruction.
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State Police arrest man accused of targeting homes of the deceased | Berks Regional News - WFMZ.com
State Police arrest man accused of targeting homes of the deceased | Berks Regional News WFMZ.com