FREDERICK · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Frederick 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 Frederick.
COMPUTED 2026-06-18 14:17 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 · 2026-06-18 13:47 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 13:47 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 13:47 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-18 13:47 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.
Jordan Boyd (PA)
Giovanni Cruz (PA)
Harper Smith (PA)
Samyra Little (PA)
Ray Brannon (PA)
Ethan Myers (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 26-12614-amc | Charlene Lynette Fields | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04192 | SILVA ALVARENGA v. MULLIN et al | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04193 | SANCHEZ-HERNANDEZ v. JAMISON et al | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-04194 | RILEY et al v. OCONNELL | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21688 | John A Griffith and Randi L Griffith | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21365- | Divya Vasantbhai Patel | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21280- | Maurice L. Malloy | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21296- | Patricia A. Ceraso | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21057- | Kaitlyn A. Cirigliano | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21234- | Gayann J. Moore | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21348- | Nelson G. McMullen | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21372- | William J. Clarke, Jr. and Christina F. Clarke | 06/17/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Montgomery County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Montgomery County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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 find arrest records in Norristown?▼
Norristown, PA (Montgomery County) arrest records: Norristown PD records (https://www.norristown.org/192/Police) — public via PA Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §67.101). Montgomery County Sheriff (https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/397/Sheriffs-Office) and Correctional Facility inmate roster. Statewide criminal history: Pennsylvania State Police PATCH (https://epatch.pa.gov/) — $22 name-based instant, fingerprint $25.75 via IdentoGO PA (https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania). Statute 18 Pa. C.S. §9101 et seq. Court records: Pennsylvania UJS Web Portal (https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Times Herald (https://www.timesherald.com/) for community blotter.
Where can I find out when the city was founded?▼
Abington, PA (Montgomery County) founding year: Abington Township was founded in 1704 — original land grant from William Penn era. Township of Abington (https://www.abingtonpa.gov/) for official history page. Abington Township Historical Society (https://www.abingtonhistorical.org/) for community archives. Montgomery County Historical Society (https://www.montcohistorical.org/) for county history. Statute PA Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §67.101) for records requests. PA Historical and Museum Commission (https://www.phmc.pa.gov/). Library of Congress American Memory (https://www.loc.gov/collections/) for historical maps. The Reporter (Lansdale) for community archives.
How do I search property ownership in Wynnewood?▼
Wynnewood, PA (Montgomery County) property ownership: Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeals (https://www.montcopa.org/802/Assessment) for parcel data, assessed values. Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds (https://www.montcopa.org/686/Recorder-of-Deeds) for recorded deeds, mortgages — recording fees per 21 P.S. §444. Online land records via Montgomery County (https://recorderofdeeds.montcopa.org/). Tax payment via Montgomery County Treasurer. Lower Merion Township (https://www.lowermerion.org/) for Wynnewood specifically. PA Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. §67.101). 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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Frederick, 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 · Frederick, 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-Pittsburgh
FBI-Philadelphia
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Pittsburgh
FBI-Pittsburgh
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CARL ZERR AUTO BODY | FREDERICK |
| IVY RIDGE STP | FREDERICK |
| GIBRALTAR ROCK QUARRY | FREDERICK |
| NEW HANOVER UPPER FREDERICK ELEM SCH STP | FREDERICK |
| PERKIOMEN CROSSING STP | FREDERICK |
| FREDERICK LIVING-MAIN PLANT | FREDERICK |
| UPPER FREDERICK TWP MS4 | FREDERICK |
| ATOMIC INTL | FREDERICK |
💰 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 3
City of Frederick, PA
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 205597178 | Denney Foundation |
| 272447221 | Upper Frederick Township Historical Society |
| 680572836 | Silvias Gymnastics Parent Association |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from PA state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Mercer County Woman Pleads Guilty to $175,731.31 Fraud Scheme Targeting Federal Veterans Health Care Benefits
Jun 17, 2026
doj_news
Phoenix Man Who Served as Enforcer for Transnational Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison
Jun 17, 2026
doj_news
Two Defendants, Including Former Correctional Facility Nurse, Plead Guilty to Racketeering Activity at Cambria County Prison
Jun 17, 2026
FBI Field Office
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Kanawha County Drug Trafficking Organization
Jun 15, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor demands immediate action from governors on unemployment insurance fraud
Jun 17, 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 Frederick
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Former Frederick police corporal pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material
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Frederick police officer arrested for child porn possession, soliciting a minor in Pennsylvania
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. — A Frederick Police officer was arrested for possession of child pornography and soliciting a minor one state over by the Pennsylvania State Police. Corporal…
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Frederick Police corporal faces child abuse material charges in Pennsylvania, chief says
FREDERICK, Md. (7News) — A suspended Frederick, Maryland, police corporal appeared before a Pennsylvania judge Monday over alleged child sex abuse material-related charges stemming…
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Frederick, Md. police officer faces alleged child pornography charges in Adams County, Pa.
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