PROVIDENCE COUNTY, PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Providence County gets a B.
Providence County reflects Rhode Island's Access to Public Records Act framework. 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 executi
COMPUTED 2026-09-21 11:50 UTC, SCORE 18/24
Live data, checked just now
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, 2026-09-21 11:50 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE, HTTP 206, 2026-09-21 11:50 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE, HTTP 206, 2026-09-21 11:50 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE, HTTP 200, 2026-09-21 11:50 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, RI Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the RI field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov, Wanted
Live, NCMEC Missing Children, RI
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).
Live, Updated Daily
Recent Rhode Island Court Cases
Most recent Rhode Island court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00660 | Vittini Arias v. Nessinger et al | 09/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10849 | Marlin DaSilva | 09/18/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:23-cr-00021-1 | USA v. Pimental | 09/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:25-cv-00014 | United States of America et al v. CVS Health Corporation et al | 09/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00657 | Vega Hernandez v. Nessinger et al | 09/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00658 | Kimera v. Wesling et al | 09/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00659 | Montero Mota v. Wesling et al | 09/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10847 | Jeremy E. Stone | 09/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10848 | Daniel Eric Sanchez | 09/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10844 | Michael P. St. Laurent | 09/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10845 | Basil J. Mignacca and Lynn C. Mignacca | 09/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10846 | Mark Paul Fula | 09/17/2026 |
Cities in Providence County
Browse by City
Drill down to city-level court, sheriff, police, and clerk records.
AlbionBurrillvilleCentral FallsChepachetClayvilleCranstonCumberlandEast ProvidenceFiskevilleForestdaleFosterGlendaleGlocesterGreenvilleHarmonyHarrisvilleHopeJohnstonLincolnManvilleMaplevilleNorth ProvidenceNorth ScituateNorth SmithfieldOaklandPascoagPawtucketProvidenceRiversideRumfordScituateSlatersvilleSmithfieldWoonsocket
Cited Answers, Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
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).
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 Providence 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, Providence 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 |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| KRASNER AL INC | PROVIDENCE |
| GASOLINE MERCHANTS INC | PROVIDENCE |
| MOBIL STA/MASONS AUTOMOTIVE | SCITUATE |
| GETTY SERVICE STA 68622 | PAWTUCKET |
| COURTESY R V CENTER | JOHNSTON |
| SCHMIDT ELECTRIC | PROVIDENCE |
| TOWN OF SMITHFIELD WWCS | SMITHFIELD |
| MILLER C W CO | CRANSTON |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (RI) - CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
⛔ 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
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Citizens Bank, National Association | Providence |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from RI state + federal sources, no aggregators
doj_news
Federal Jury Finds North Kingstown Man Guilty of Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child
Sep 17, 2026
doj_news
Rhode Island Department of Human Services Supervisor Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Defraud Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Aug 5, 2026
doj_news
Cranston Man Charged in Federal Criminal Complaint Arising from ICAC Investigation
Aug 5, 2026
doj_news
Rhode Island Woman Pleads Guilty to Operating Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business
Aug 4, 2026
doj_news
United States Attorney's Office Joining Law Enforcement, Community Partners, and Residents for National Night Out Events in Rhode Island
Aug 4, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island Announces Appointment of Assistant U.S. Attorney Trevor J. Griffin
Jul 28, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula
Sep 18, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov - never aggregated.