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Recent court criminal actions, civil lawsuits and bankruptcy filings.

Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Case Number:	1:20-cr-00037-1
Party Name:	USA v. AL-DHUMANI
Date Published:	September 28, 2020

Source: https://ecf.pawd.uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Case Number:	2:20-cv-04753
Party Name:	BRONSON v. EQUIFAX INFORMATION SERVICES LLC et al
Date Published:	September 28, 2020

Source: https://ecf.paed.uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Case Number:	2:20-cv-04752
Party Name:	KANE v. ABIRA MEDICAL LABORATORIES, LLC
Date Published:	September 28, 2020

Source: https://ecf.paed.uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Case Number:	2:20-cv-04711
Party Name:	PEREZ v. GORDON et al
Date Published:	September 28, 2020

Source: https://ecf.paed.uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Case Number:	5:20-cv-04724
Party Name:	WOHLSEN v. LM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Date Published:	September 28, 2020

Source: https://ecf.paed.uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Case Number:	2:10-cv-01520
Party Name:	JOHNSON v. INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS
Date Published:	September 28, 2020

Source: https://ecf.paed.uscourts.gov

How can I view a specific criminal complaint in Pennsylvania?

Go directly to that court's website. Allegheny county for example has a page with a case search of both civil and criminal cases filed. Cases can be searched by participant name, case number, police incident, offense tracking number, complaint number or an organization's name or state ID number.

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How can I find out if my ex wife has been arrested on criminal charges in the past month in Pennsylvania?

There's a link to an inmate search for the state of Pennsylvania above in the public records directory above. You can choose to search by the committing county, inmate name or facility the person may be currently held in custody. If you know the county, you can go directly to the county's own web searches, for example Philadelphia, which has their own inmate search.

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Can I access the detailed records from an old case?

If the case made it the news, even in a small town paper, the article can be accessed with the local library archives. The story itself may not be readily available online, however, the services that the library offers the public can be looked over to see where to get it. This is not the only way, but offers another method when other methods have been tried.

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Is there a way to find out if someone has a warrant without going to the police and dealing with a bunch of drama?

You need to mention where the warrant is out of, some areas' police websites make their arrest warrants public online. You can search freely as with Bucks county bench warrant search online. Lancaster County Sheriff’s webpage on warrants shows you how to use the "The Unified JUDICIAL SYSTEM of PENNSYLVANIA WEB PORTAL" to search for more warrants, including the ones outside the county.

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Is there a law that says police must give crime information to the public in a timely manner?

You can check the laws on the state's PA open records RTKL (Right To Know Law) faqs under: If our local or state agency receives a right-to-know request what must we do to be in compliance with the new law? [Section 502, 703, 901]. There are exceptions which are specific to certain records.

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Are 911 logs public records?

Pennsylvania general assembly's webpage under "Section 708. Exceptions for public records." will be able to give you the answer. The page is long, but if you do a page search of 911, you will be able to find it and go directly to what you're looking for. There is a concern with personal information being opened to the public during emergency calls, such as the mental condition of the individual.

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Who owned a specific property?

Counties are in charge or recording deeds, depending on the county the property is in, the database can be open to the public. Which county is it in?

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I need to find an accident report?

Accident, incident and arrest reports are usually requested from the department which created the report. It is then requested by persons involved in the case, such as attorneys, investigators, person in the report and others related to the accident. If you know where the accident is, refer to the department's website which services that area. You will then see what needs to be done to obtain the accident report online. If you mention the area or department, other visitors can share their similar experiences. On a side note, if you are not sure of the area, you can use crime mapping to pinpoint the accident's location and department.

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Looking for a person who has been arrested in the last three weeks?

Police logs, crime maps and custody-inmate/jail lists can show arrests, even some periodicals will show its local arrests. Helpful to know which area as arrests are mostly made at the local level. The Pennsylvania State Police offers a criminal check service named "patch", but it's not the same as looking up arrests as they don't always lead to convictions to show up as criminal records.

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How to find criminal background check?

You can either conduct your own search or order one from the Pennsylvania State Police (the first link will take you there). If you conduct your own search, you can pick and choose what to look into. Some of the records, court filing for example, may have a fee, but they are relatively low. The state police only charges eight dollars for a standard criminal check. You can also go to the state's judiciary site and look up criminal and civil dockets for free online. There are cases there which go back a years, I've seen a case from 1970, may go back even further.

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I wanted to know when I was younger and got hit with corruption of a minor was it a mistameater or a felony? Because I'm older now looking for a place for me and my kids to move and most places wont allow people with a felony. And the place I ant to look at charges a $50.00 application fee and I dont want to waste my money if it is considered a felony... if you could please let me know id greatly appreciate it thank you!!!?

That's a question which should be asked of a qualified professional that can be verified. Pennsylvania has legal aid websites which can help with contact information and maybe answer the question. Public record site posts are to help with where and how to obtain information. There are legal aid services with websites that cover certain areas, you can begin by looking for one in your city/county.

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Where are my criminal records in Pennsylvania coming from? How do they become so available online for public view?

Whether criminal or civil public information, there’s usually one supplier and thereafter, it can take a life of its own by many other sites/sources also showing them online. There is no one step available for taking yourself off from ever showing up online. Public records are created by a variety of entities, from real estate recording, court records and more. Many have taken upon themselves to search the internet and request to be taken off from appearing on search engine results. However, it is not a simple and easy task to accomplish for various reasons. A major obstacle is the right to access records which are deemed as public information under the law. Privacy laws are also in effect to protect individual’s private personal information. Many individuals are not clear as to which is private or public information. The statutes in place cover most records requested on a daily basis. Government agencies can place restrictions or access requirements under certain guidelines. Courts are the source of many records most individuals would like to be kept private such as past criminal offenses, bankruptcies, divorces and other lawsuits. The entire record may not be open, such as personal sensitive information, however, the data regarding a person’s filings are deemed public and open for anyone to obtain. When the access to an individual’s information is publically available, any person or entity can obtain and make them available to others. Others can include other entities which in turn once again make them available in other sites. As long as the source of the information is still providing the record, it can appear anywhere online. Some sites will remove the information from appearing online they’ve acquired lawfully as a courtesy and policy. Persons looking to conceal the information can request an opt out from each site and source individually. The original source of the information, usually a government agency, may not conceal the record without proper cause.

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Can I request arrest records from the Pennsylvania State Police? How would I know which county is included?

Most of Pennsylvania’s state trooper police reports have to do with accidents. Most of the arrests are made by local police departments, which you will have to request the specific arrest report from. This is because they’re the ones making the arrest and fill out the report. If you need a full arrest report from the past, there’s a process from each department to request them. Background checks are offered from the state troopers for the entire state. If the arrests have resulted in a conviction, the state trooper is the central depository for the criminal records. However, when troopers make the initial arrests, where are the records, which could be for a routine DUI? The PA state troopers provide arrest and conviction reports for education employment, a form for the search is on their website, but no sign of other services for arrests were found.

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Employers must be diligent when requesting background checks?

A slow economy has more people desperately trying to find new ways to get a job and keep it. The impact to employers is that while more applicants are applying, so are the people willing to file lawsuits out of desperation, fear and anger. The employee or applicant is well aware of the unemployment environment which has plagued everyone for years with no relief in sight. The effect is the greater tendency for lawsuits claiming unlawful termination or hiring practices. When conducting a background check, the laws which apply to employers can vary from one state to another. So it is a good idea to get familiar before hiring from the general public. Some of the rules which apply to employers are specific and their violation will not be easily defeated, in other words, you’re in trouble if you’re not careful. In Pennsylvania, the law restricts certain type of offenses that can not be a reason for eliminating the applicant. Laws change, there are ongoing efforts to eliminate employee background checks altogether in order to help people with convictions have a better chance at getting hired. More laws for employers on the horizon There are several groups with political clout that are determined to restrict and eventually eliminate the ability for employers to conduct background checks. Small businesses are the ones which would suffer the consequences the most as they do not have the same funds in order to defend and/or pay fines resulting from a lawsuit being filed. Small businesses are not had as strongly represented, hence the probability of new laws being passed in the future.

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Collected data of endangered children, runaways, family and non family abductions

Missing: Faith Longbottom

Faith Longbottom, Age Now: 12, Missing: 08/18/2020. Missing From Philadelphia, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Philadelphia Police Department (pennsylvania) 1-215-686-8477.

September 28, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Zoe Deboer

Zoe Deboer, Age Now: 16, Missing: 09/21/2020. Missing From Allentown, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Allentown Police Department (pennsylvania) 1-610-437-7751.

September 28, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Raina Strowder

Raina Strowder, Age Now: 17, Missing: 09/17/2020. Missing From Philadelphia, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Philadelphia Police Department (pennsylvania) 1-215-686-8477.

September 24, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Nevaeh Eppley

Nevaeh Eppley, Age Now: 17, Missing: 09/17/2020. Missing From Dover, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Northern York County Regional Police Department (pennsylvania) 1-717-854-5571.

September 24, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Quamer Alexander

Quamer Alexander, Age Now: 15, Missing: 09/06/2020. Missing From Bensalem, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Bensalem Township Police Department (pennsylvania) 1-215-633-3719.

September 21, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
Missing: Chamya Schmitt-smith

Chamya Schmitt-smith, Age Now: 14, Missing: 06/30/2020. Missing From Philadelphia, Pa. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Philadelphia Police Department (pennsylvania) 1-215-686-8477.

September 18, 2020

Source: http://www.missingkids.com
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Current crimes by location, description of offenses and reported police activity

Other On 300 Block North Prince St, Millersville Borough, Pa

ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS. DISORDERLY BEHAVIOR. LOUD MUSIC-NOISE COMPLAINT

September 18, 2019

Source: https://spotcrime.com
Other On 00 Block North Cedar St, Lititz Borough, Pa

MISCELLANEOUS - NON UCR. WARRANT SERVICE. WARRANT SERVICE

September 17, 2019

Source: https://spotcrime.com
Vandalism On 1900 Block Millersville Pike, Millersville Borough, Pa

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF / VANDALISM. RESIDENCE. VANDALISM-NOT IN PROG

September 17, 2019

Source: https://spotcrime.com
Other On 100 Block West Charlotte St, Millersville, Pa

MISCELLANEOUS - NON UCR. ALL OTHERS. TRAFFIC STOP

September 16, 2019

Source: https://spotcrime.com
Other On Kissel Hill Rd & Swarthmore Dr, Lititz Borough, Pa

MISCELLANEOUS - UCR. ALL OTHERS. TRAFFIC STOP

September 16, 2019

Source: https://spotcrime.com
Theft On 400 Block Spring Dr, Millersville Borough, Pa

FRAUD. IDENTITY THEFT. FRAUD-NOT IN PROG

September 16, 2019

Source: https://spotcrime.com
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Currently missing persons sought by law enforcement derived from public and private sources

Missing Person • Paula Sparks • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 48 Years Old

March 26, 2018

Source: http://missing.report
Missing Person • Michael Rickard • Bethel Park, Pennsylvania • 25 Years Old

March 15, 2018

Source: http://missing.report
Missing Person • John Harrison • Kittanning, Pennsylvania • 40 Years Old

March 06, 2018

Source: http://missing.report
Missing Person • Daniel Kulling • Oil City, Pennsylvania • 34 Years Old

March 06, 2018

Source: http://missing.report
Missing Person • John Stegall • Oil City, Pennsylvania • 61 Years Old

March 06, 2018

Source: http://missing.report
Missing Person • Charli Berman • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 22 Years Old

February 23, 2018

Source: http://missing.report
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Total Violent Crime:
40,164
Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
614
Rape:
3,827
Robbery:
13,534
Aggravated Assault:
22,189
Total Property Crime:
247,016
Burglary:
45,720
Larceny Theft:
188,256
Motor Vehicle Theft:
13,040

About Pennsylvania ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates

Pennsylvania's demographic and housing ACS survey of 12,758,729 being 4.06 percent of U.S. residents is comprised of 48.8% males and 51.2% of females. American Community Survey separates various ethnicities depending on the area's population of persons from less than 5 years of age to 85 years old and over. ACS is an ongoing survey with five year estimates down to the block group scale providing a summary spanning five years, from 2010 to 2014 and released in 2014. View the percentage of the population by race, including various groups of Native Americans, Asians, American Indian, Alaska Native, and two or more races.
About Pennsylvania Selected Social Characteristics

The Pennsylvania social characteristics data of 4,957,736 households, which make up 4.27 percent of all U.S. households, are surveyed by ACS . View the number and percentages of married and divorced residents 15 years and older, including 3,203,939 families with and without children. There are 3,115,016 persons enrolled in school which are 3 years of age and over are separated by education level from nursery school to graduate and professional degrees. The state's resident social characteristics collected data include estimated percentages and totals of persons which are foreign born, Island areas, born abroad to American parent(s), citizenship status and ancestry.
About Pennsylvania Selected Economic Characteristics

The Pennsylvania American Community Survey economic characteristics displays current and past employment of 10,351,296 persons which are 16 years of age and older comprising of 4.16 percent of the United States labor force. Employment numbers of 6,502,948 civilians in various occupations from construction to information technology collected by industry. Overview of income and benefits in 2014, received from private entities and public public assistance. Population of the labor force with private or public health coverage for both employed and unemployed residents. Data regarding the percentage of families with income below poverty level are collected by age groups ranging from persons under the age of 18 to 65 years and over.
About Pennsylvania Selected Housing Characteristics

Pennsylvania housing characteristics are collected from 5,578,393 dwellings making up 4.2 percent of all U.S. housing, includes a survey of either inhabited 4,957,736 or uninhabited 620,657 domiciles. Data coverage of various rentals or owned structures containing 1 room to 9 rooms. Find out which mode of transportation 4,957,736 commuters in the state used to get to work. Look up the type of energy utilized by individual occupied residences. An overview of median monthly homeowner costs with or without mortgage. Percentage of rent versus income per household and homeowner costs as percentage of household income. Information collected begins with residence from 1969 or earlier.

Information About People and Demographics
Total population of persons residing within the state
12,702,379
Estimate of the state's total residency
12,281,071
Percentage change of the total resident population
3%
Net change of residents' total population
421,325
Complete count of statewide resident population
12,281,054
Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
746,813
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
6%
Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
2,775,132
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
22%
Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
15%
Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
1,946,266
Total estimate percentage of female residents
51%
State's white resident population
10,406,288
State's black resident population
1,377,689
State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
26,843
State's Asian resident population
349,088
State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
3,653
Statewide resident population of two or more races
237,835
Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
719,660
Non Hispanic white resident population
10,094,652
Statewide percentage of white residents
82%
Statewide percentage of black residents
11%
Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
0%
Statewide percentage of Asian residents
3%
Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0%
Statewide percentage of Two or more races
2%
Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
6%
Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
80%
Vital Statistics

Births and deaths occurring in Pennsylvania
Births
150,713
Deaths
125,104
Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
1,139
Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
87%
Resident Background Information

Education and background history of Pennsylvania Residents
Percentage of foreign born population in the state
5%
Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
9%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
87%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
26%
Total number of Veterans
1,049,923
Current Housing and Real Estate Data

Households located in Pennsylvania
Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
25 Min
Housing unit estimates
5,518,558
Net change of housing units estimates
268,794
Housing unit estimates - percentage change
5%
Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
72%
Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
$152,300
Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
20%
Total number of households
4,893,127
Average size of households
2
Pennsylvania Employment Data

Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
$26,678
Statewide income of median households in Pennsylvania
$49,501
Percentage of persons living in poverty
13%
The personal income of persons employed
$481,806
Per capita income of persons employed
$38,793
Labor force of civilian workers
6,414,162
The unemployment of the civilian labor force
519,440
The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
8%
Employment of person relating to all industries
7,304,947
Net change of employment in all industries
331,776
People employed by the government
811,853
Earnings by persons working in all industries
355,275,307
Average earnings per job in all industries
48,635
Number of private non farm establishments
303,115
Total of non employer establishment according to NAICS
761,673
Total NAICS 72 sales of accommodation and food services establishments with payrolls
19,625,449
People and Businesses

Firms and companies of Pennsylvania
Total number of firms located in the state
981,809
Total percentage of black owned private firms
5%
Total percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms
0%
Total percentage of Asian owned firms
3%
Total percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms
0%
Total percentage of Native Hispanic owned private firms
2%
Total percentage of Women owned private firms
27%
Value for shipments from manufacturers according to NAICS 31-33
234,840,418
Sales of establishments with payroll from merchant wholesalers according to NAICS 42
142,859,202
Sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
166,842,778
Per capita sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
13,323
Land Valuation

Property value and Pennsylvania territory
Totals of building permits for new private housing units
18,275
The valuation of all new private housing units authorized by building permits
3,075,368
Adjusted acres of land in farms
7,809,244
Size in square miles of land
44,817
Population per square mile
283

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