CRANSTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Cranston 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
Note: County-level grade from Providence County applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Cranston.
COMPUTED 2026-06-30 13:17 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 · 2026-06-30 13:17 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-30 13:17 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-30 13:17 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-30 13:17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10342 | John M. Hurley | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10343 | Stacy Lynn Andrews | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10346 | Jenna V. Cabral | 06/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00313 | Akalay v. Edlow | 06/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00423 | Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) v. Rosciti Construction Company, LLC et al | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-bk-10712 | Elizabeth A. Ferreira | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-bk-10713 | Jamie L. Berthelette | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-bk-10714 | Tiffiney N Martin | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-bk-10715 | Kimberly Carr | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-bk-10723 | Brandon D. Clay and Dawn M. Clay | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-bk-10749 | John R. Carlson | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:23-bk-10750 | William Joseph Nolan, Jr. | 06/29/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Providence County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Providence County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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 Cranston, 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 · Cranston, 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
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Cranston, RI
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| HARVEY RAPPOPORT | CRANSTON |
| DAVID JENNINGS | CRANSTON |
| GERALD MARSOCCI | CRANSTON |
| SETH FEDER | CRANSTON |
| CODAC INC | CRANSTON |
| MICHAEL BHARIER | CRANSTON |
| CEDAR CREST NURSING CENTRE INC | CRANSTON |
| FRANK MAGGIACOMO | CRANSTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| MILLER C W CO | CRANSTON |
| CENTRAL TOOLS INC | CRANSTON |
| BLAZING LITHOGRAPHY | CRANSTON |
| MEARTHANE PRODUCTS CORP | CRANSTON |
| WHITE KNIGHT GRAPHIC PRODUCTIONS | CRANSTON |
| CAL SUPPLY CO INC | CRANSTON |
| CRANSTON WPCF | CRANSTON |
| OAKLAWN FAMILY DENTAL ASSOC | 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
City of Cranston, RI
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ST JUDE HOME CARE, INC | 1128a1 |
| FELIX BALASCO | 1128a1 |
| ALICIA BALLOU | 1128b4 |
| MARIA BAPTISTE | 1128b4 |
| DEBORAH BROWN | 1128a1 |
| DEREK CAMILLE | 1128a1 |
| JEFFREY CARVALHO | 1128a1 |
| JOHN CIPOLLA | 1128b1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Cranston, RI
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from RI state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Firearm Offenses and Unlawful Entry into the U.S.
Jun 24, 2026
doj_news
Twenty-Six Charged in Indictment Alleging Federal Racketeering, Conspiracy, and Other Crimes
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging Four Defendants with Robbery, Kidnapping, and Firearms Offenses
May 29, 2026
doj_news
Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Murder-for-Hire Conspiracy Targeting a Federal Witness
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Four Individuals Sentenced in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Kidnapping of U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier
May 27, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor proposes $3.5M in fines for dangerous health, safety violations by 3 employers during Houston facility chemical spill response
Jun 29, 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 Cranston
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Cranston shooting: First details on suspect as shelter-in-place ordered while manhunt underway in Rhode Island
A shooting took place in Cranston, Rhode Island on Thursday and authorities are hunting for the suspect. Several local media outlets reported that an investigation into the shootin…
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Rhode Island State Police arrest 6 in connection with World Cup human trafficking sting
Rhode Island State Police announced Tuesday that six people were arrested in connection with a World Cup human trafficking sting.
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‘Statistically impossible’: Local gangster won $1.16M at R.I. casino, court records say
Prosecutors charged Giuseppe Manzi of East Longmeadow with money laundering, cheating a casino and conspiracy. Court records say he has five codefendants from the Greater Springfie…