BRISTOL COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Bristol County gets a B.
Rhode Island APRA has a 10-business-day clock with AG enforcement. $5 name-based criminal history is among the cheapest graded. Public docket search across all court tiers. Small state, decent execution.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Bristol County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-09 14:34 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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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 · 2026-06-09 14:34 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 14:34 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-09 14:34 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-09 14:34 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 →
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Active FBI cases from the RI field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
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Children Missing From Rhode Island (Statewide)
Active Rhode Island cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
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 Rhode Island Court Cases
Most recent Rhode Island court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00015-1 | USA v. Lunn et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00368 | Gutierrez v. Taylor Farms New England | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00312 | Smith v. Citizens Bank, N.A. | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-bk-10386 | Steven W. Bianco | 06/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10533 | Kimberly Cruz | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00365 | Anderson v. D'Auguste et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00304 | Rodrigues v. Kassidy Lyn Fisheries, LLC et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00364 | DiRuzzo v. Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00366 | Lopez v. Nessinger et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00255 | Rodriguez v. Salisbury et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00367 | Desjardins v. Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation et al | 06/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00368 | GUTIERREZ v. TAYLOR FARMS NEW ENGLAND, INC., | 06/08/2026 |
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Rhode Island
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Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Rhode Island. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where can I find the House vote on tolls in Rhode Island?▼
For House votes on tolls in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island General Assembly publishes all roll-call votes at https://status.rilegislature.gov/. Search the bill by number or topic (search 'tolls' or 'RhodeWorks') and click 'House Action' to see the recorded vote. The 2016 RhodeWorks legislation (truck tolls) and subsequent toll-related bills are accessible. The Rhode Island Public Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §38-2) makes legislative votes public. The Office of the Secretary of the House at the State House, 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02903 (401-222-2466) handles records requests. Sources: RI General Assembly (https://www.rilegislature.gov/), RI Public Records (https://riag.ri.gov/).
Where do recent arrests show up in Rhode Island?▼
For recent arrests in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island State Police arrest log is at https://risp.ri.gov/. Each city/town police department also releases its own arrest blotter (e.g., Providence at https://www.providenceri.gov/police/, Warwick at https://www.warwickpd.org/). The Rhode Island Department of Corrections inmate locator at https://www.doc.ri.gov/ shows current state inmates. Court charges tied to arrests are searchable free at the RI Judiciary Public Portal at https://publicportal.courts.ri.gov/. Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §38-2) makes adult arrest information public; juvenile records are restricted. Sources: RI State Police (https://risp.ri.gov/), RI Judiciary (https://www.courts.ri.gov/).
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Rhode Island?▼
Rhode Island criminal history report: Rhode Island Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI, https://riag.ri.gov/about-our-office/divisions-and-units/bureau-criminal-identification-bci) — $5 name-based, $20 fingerprint nationwide. Statute R.I. Gen. Laws §12-1-12 (http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE12/12-1/12-1-12.HTM). Live scan IdentoGO Rhode Island (https://www.identogo.com/locations/rhode-island). Court records: Rhode Island Courts Public Portal (https://publicportal.courts.ri.gov/) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. RI DOC inmate (https://www.doc.ri.gov/inmate-search/). RI Access to Public Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §38-2). Ban-the-box: Fair Employment Practices Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §28-5-7). Local PDs handle individual incident reports.
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Providence?▼
Providence, RI background check: Rhode Island Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI, https://riag.ri.gov/about-our-office/divisions-and-units/bureau-criminal-identification-bci) — $5 name-based, $20 fingerprint nationwide. Statute R.I. Gen. Laws §12-1-12 (http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE12/12-1/12-1-12.HTM). Live scan IdentoGO Rhode Island (https://www.identogo.com/locations/rhode-island). Providence Police records (https://www.providenceri.gov/police/). RI Department of Corrections inmate (https://www.doc.ri.gov/inmate-search/). Court records: Rhode Island Courts Public Portal (https://publicportal.courts.ri.gov/) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. RI Access to Public Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §38-2). Ban-the-box: Fair Employment Practices Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §28-5-7).
📊 Public Data Sources for Bristol County, RI
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 · Bristol County, RI · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for RI
.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 (RI)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in RI
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in RI
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in RI
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for RI
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| King Marcellus | 2026-05-21 | Providence Police |
| Canela Wismeidy | 2026-05-21 | Providence Police |
| Taylor Susan | 2026-05-21 | Providence Police |
| BROWN MIYOSHIA | 2026-05-21 | Providence Police |
| LABOY VIVIANETTE | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
| Child Philip | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
| Gibbons Eric | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
| Sanchez Jessica | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
| Sanchez Jessica | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
| Michaud David | 2026-05-20 | Providence Police |
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (RI) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| GATEWAY HEALTHCARE, INC | PAWTUCKET |
| JACK GOLDSTEIN | E PROVIDENCE |
| HEBERT NURSING HOME INC | SMITHFIELD |
| MATTHEW CARL | WEST GREENWICH |
| ARROWHEAD DENTAL ASSOCIATES | CHARLESTOWN |
| GABRIELA MASKO | PROVIDENCE |
| HOWARD MINTZ | PROVIDENCE |
| NICKLAS OLDENBURG | PROVIDENCE |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (RI) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN FAMILY HOME CARE, INC | 1128a1 |
| BLOCK ISLAND PHARMACY LTD | 1128b4 |
| CROWN MEDICAL SERVICES INC | 1128a1 |
| FALL RIVER WALK-IN EMERGENCY M | 1128a1 |
| HARBOUR MEDICAL PRIMARY CARE | 1128b8 |
| LONSDALE PHARMACY, INC. | 1128a1 |
| RECOVERY CONNECTION CENTERS OF | 1128a1 |
| RHODE ISLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (RI) — no city filter applied
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
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