HERSHEY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Hershey 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 Hershey.
COMPUTED 2026-06-14 20:07 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 · 2026-06-14 19:43 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 19:43 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 19:43 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-14 19:43 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 · PA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the PA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
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.
Giyanna Lorenzo-Nunez (PA)
Harper Smith (PA)
Samyra Little (PA)
Ethan Myers (PA)
Ray Brannon (PA)
Jadore Roberts (PA)
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 Pennsylvania Court Cases
Most recent Pennsylvania court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21267- | Amanda Lee Martinez and Steven James Hunt | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12544-pmm | April Joyce Hoyrup | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12545-pmm | Robert W. Valencia Cobo | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04089 | FERRON v. Howell | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12543-pmm | Jean D'Adamo | 06/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01119 | MAXIMO ZAVALA et al v. BLANCHE et al | 06/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04087 | KNAUSS v. BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. et al | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-01699 | Kelsie Elizabeth Soellner | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12542-pmm | Armando Hernandez | 06/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00614 | IN RE: IMPERIAL RIVER TRANSPORT, LLC | 06/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01118 | Urrego Duarte v. Oddo et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04012 | MACK v. TERRA et al | 06/12/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Pennsylvania
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Pennsylvania. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
How do I locate someone using public records in Wilkes Barre?▼
To locate someone in Wilkes-Barre, PA (Luzerne County) using public records, free options include: the Luzerne County Assessor at https://luzernecounty.org/ for property ownership and parcel-tied addresses; the Luzerne County Tax Claim Bureau for tax-bill mailing addresses; PA Voter Information at https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/ (visible only to that voter for their own record); and the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas records at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/, which list addresses on file at the time of any case. The PA Department of Corrections inmate locator at https://captorscope.pa.gov/ shows last-known addresses. PA Right-to-Know Law (RTKL, 65 P.S. §67.101) governs disclosure. Sources: Luzerne County (https://luzernecounty.org/), UJS Portal (https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Hershey, PA
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 · Hershey, PA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for PA
.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 (PA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in PA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in PA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in PA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for PA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (PA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Philadelphia
FBI-Philadelphia
FBI-Pittsburgh
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Hershey, PA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ROBERT ARONOFF | HERSHEY |
| KELLY KARPA | HERSHEY |
| ELAINE COCHRAN | HERSHEY |
| JOY COTTON | HERSHEY |
| LOUIS WINNER | HERSHEY |
| SERDAR URAL | HERSHEY |
| LISA MCGREGOR | HERSHEY |
| JOHN BRIGUGLIO | HERSHEY |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| TOWNSHIP OF DERRY SANITARY LANDFILL | HERSHEY |
| PENNSYLVANIA AMERIAN WATER COMPANY - HER | HERSHEY |
| SOUTH HANOVER TWP | HERSHEY |
| HERSHEY FOODS CORP HERSHEY PLT | HERSHEY |
| RG AUTO BODY | HERSHEY |
| SFS BROCIOUS, JEREMY & ELIZABETH | HERSHEY |
| BAYMONT INN & SUITES-TREATMENT ROOM | HERSHEY |
| HERSHEY CO/HB REESE CANDY CO | HERSHEY |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (PA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Incorrect information on your report |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Hershey, PA
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from PA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Pittsburgh Resident Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Charges
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Two Charged in Connection With Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Service That Allegedly Laundered Over $389 Million in Unlawful Transactions
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Somerset County Felon Charged with Attempted Murder of U.S. Marshals Service Officers and Related Firearms Violations
Jun 11, 2026
FBI Field Office
Elizabeth Man Sentenced to Prison for Making Antisemitic Threat to Injure Public Official and False Statements to FBI
Jun 9, 2026
FBI Field Office
17.5 Year Federal Prison Sentence for Wetzel County Man Who Stockpiled Hundreds of Images of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Jun 9, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Jun 12, 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 Hershey
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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