LUZERNE COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Luzerne County 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 Luzerne County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-09 14:46 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 14:44 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 14:44 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 14:44 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-09 14:44 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.
Aliyah Skulteti (PA)
Dameonia Fitzgerald (PA)
Aniyah Ezekiel (PA)
Jadore Roberts (PA)
Karima Burley (PA)
Jazion Nelson (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 26-12481-pmm | Ghazi Nore Farrad | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12482-djb | Nakisha Michele Wackens | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12483-pmm | Morris W. Thomas, Sr. and Marlene R. Thomas | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11740-djb | Carmine Zulli, III | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-01248 | The Huntington National Bank v. R&R Express Inc et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-03925 | PATEL v. JAMISON et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-03926 | HERNANDEZ-RIVERA v. CUBESMART, L.P. a/k/a CUBESMART | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21602 | Arnold Blashak | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21603 | Richard Eugene Sergent and Kathy Lynn Sergent | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-01049- | Malcolm Marvin Mack, Sr | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12477-amc | Melissa McCullough | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12478-pmm | Maria T D'Agostino | 06/08/2026 |
Cities in Luzerne County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
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/).
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 Luzerne County, 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 · Luzerne County, 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
FBI-Philadelphia
FBI-Philadelphia
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Philadelphia
FBI-Philadelphia
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (PA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ALFRED VASTA | HARLEYSVILLE |
| LAFAYETTE MANOR, INC | UNIONTOWN |
| TRACEY ROESING | JENKINTOWN |
| SUSAN DILLMUTH-MILLER | COPLAY |
| CONEMAUGH HEALTH INITIATIVES | JOHNSTOWN |
| CINDY JANESKY | LANCASTER |
| JENNIFER KEGEL | YORK |
| ARMANDO SCIULLO | GROVE CITY |
💰 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (PA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ADVANCED HOME HEALTH CARE | 1128a1 |
| ADVANTAGE MEDICAL TRANSPORT, I | 1128a1 |
| ALLERGY & IMMUNO LAB | 1128b5 |
| ALPHA BETA MEDICAL SUPPLY | 1128b5 |
| ARAMINGO PHARMACY | 1128a1 |
| ARMOR DENTAL | 1128a1 |
| ASTRAMED PHYSICIAN PC | 1128b8 |
| BAL COR HEALTH SERVICES | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (PA) — no city filter applied
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 11
Direct from PA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Inmate Sentenced to Additional 57 Months of Incarceration for Racketeering Activity at Cambria County Prison
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Blair County Man Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking
Jun 8, 2026
FBI Field Office
American Citizen Pleads Guilty to Working as an Agent for the People's Republic of China
Jun 4, 2026
FBI Field Office
Clairton Resident Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Jun 4, 2026
doj_news
Used Car Salesman Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Defrauding Customers Seeking Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles
Jun 3, 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 Luzerne County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Luzerne County struggles to fund child services amid 101-day Pennsylvania budget stalemate
It’s been 101 days since Pennsylvania’s state budget impasse began—leaving counties across the Commonwealth struggling to pay for critical human services. In Luzerne County, offici…
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13-year-old in Pennsylvania accused of stabbing mother to death after argument
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 13-year-old girl in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is accused of stabbing her mother to death after an argument. In a post on Facebook, the Wilkes-Barre City Po…
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Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bills targeting data center development
A Luzerne County legislator introduced a bill this week intended to allow local governments to place a moratorium on data center applications. Rep. Jamie Walsh ...
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'Every day I have to fight to live when I really don't want to' - What can be done to fix this crisis? | Kids for Cash: The New Crisis
Over the past few days, we have been uncovering the crisis unfolding in Luzerne County, where officials are scrambling to fix what they're calling a "broken juvenile justice system…