POLK · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Polk 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 Polk.
COMPUTED 2026-07-28 08:35 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 · 2026-07-28 08:11 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 08:11 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 08:11 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 08:11 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.
Ailiany Dejesus (PA)
Jordyn Hill (PA)
Dorale Harrison (PA)
Pria Harrison (PA)
Levi Thomas (PA)
Joseph Gonzalez Lopez (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 5:26-bk-02096- | Lori Prashker-Thomas | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-13145-djb | Shelby Lavonne McCloud | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-13146-djb | Saleea M. Brown | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-05271 | CHIMBO PALACIOS v. JAMISON et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-05272 | GIRIFALCO et al v. EMPIRE TODAY, LLC | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-22073 | Shane M. Ziolkowski | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-22074 | Catherine Ann Belasco | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10379 | Bruce E Raible | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-02090 | Colleen F. Donohue | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-02094 | Marion E Simone | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-02091 | Susan L Burkland | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-02092 | Kelby Jason Adams | 07/27/2026 |
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 Polk, 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 · Polk, 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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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Polk, PA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES | POLK |
| CURTIS COOKE | POLK |
| LEIGHANNE YOUNG | POLK |
| JESSIE REAVIS | POLK |
| MATTHEW SHAFFER | POLK |
| TYLER BURKHARDT | POLK |
| ZACHERY BAUGHMAN | POLK |
| KAYLEE BEER | POLK |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| PRISCILLA EARHART SRSTP | POLK |
| FRENCHCREEK TWP - WWTP | POLK |
| 161 SLATERTOWN RD SRSTP | POLK |
| ADAMS MINE | POLK |
| 922 POLK CUTOFF SRSTP | POLK |
| POLK CENTER | POLK |
| JAMES BRAUN SRSTP | POLK |
| 1450 FISHERMANS COVE RD SRSTP | POLK |
💰 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 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Getting a credit card |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Written notification about debt |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 5
City of Polk, PA
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 251058062 | Seneca Hills Bible Conference |
| 256069123 | Polk Fire Rescue Inc. |
| 550828762 | Polk Fire Rescue Inc. Relief Association |
| 753257773 | Ffw Inc. |
| 863553326 | Franklin Firestorm III |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from PA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Man Sentenced to 57 Months’ Imprisonment For Homicide By Vehicle While DUI at National Park
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Dauphin County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Harrisburg Man Sentenced to 33 Months In Prison for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Harrisburg Man Sentenced to 15 Months In Prison for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Erie Resident Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Jul 24, 2026
FBI Field Office
Erie Resident Sentenced to 12 and One Half Years in Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Jul 24, 2026
FBI Field Office
Sixteen Pittsburgh Residents Indicted on Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy Charges
Jul 23, 2026
doj_news
Sixteen Pittsburgh Residents Indicted on Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy Charges
Jul 23, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 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 Polk
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Polk County man accused of having sex with minor he brought home from Pennsylvania: 'He loved her'
POLK CITY, Fla. - A Polk City man was arrested Tuesday after being accused of having unlawful sex with a 16-year-old, among other charges, according to the sheriff’s office. Jordan…
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Polk City man accused of bringing teenage girl from Pennsylvania to Florida for sexual activity
A Polk City man is accused of inappropriate sexual relations with a 16-year-old girl from Pennsylvania, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. According to the arrest affidavit, 28…
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Man accused of grooming Pennsylvania teen he met online, bringing her to Polk County
A man was arrested after he traveled to Pennsylvania to pick up a teenage girl and brought her back to his home in Polk County, according to the sheriff's office.
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Polk City Man Busted After Trip to Pennsylvania for 16-Year-Old Girl, Deputies Say
Polk City man arrested after allegedly traveling to meet a 16-year-old he groomed online; sheriff posts details on X.
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Polk County man arrested after crossing state lines to pick up 16-year-old Pennsylvania teen
A 28-year-old Polk City man was arrested Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after law enforcement officials determined he traveled to Pennsylvania to pick up a 16-year-old girl he met online …
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Pennsylvania semi driver returns to scene of Davenport travel stop theft, arrested
A Pennsylvania truck driver was arrested Monday after authorities say he stole items from a Davenport travel center and then drove back to the store shortly after fleeing. The Polk…