EXETER · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Exeter 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 Exeter.
COMPUTED 2026-06-22 18:57 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-22 18:57 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-22 18:57 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-22 18:57 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-22 18:57 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).
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Recent Rhode Island Court Cases
Most recent Rhode Island court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10579 | Vanessa Lynn Parker | 06/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10580 | Ariane Elisabeth Stuar Lepore | 06/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00204 | Razumov v. Delta Dental of Rhode Island | 06/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00395 | De Oliveira Teodoro v. Wesling et al | 06/19/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00058-1 | USA v. Olukoga | 06/19/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00396 | Lopez-Mendez v. Wesling et al | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10414 | Brandon Lee Dawkins | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10416 | Selena M. Durden | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10417 | Anthony Fagundes, Jr. | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10418 | Ralph F. Adamo, Jr. and Suanne M. Latour | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10429 | Kimberly J Berndtson | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-10435 | Reina F Tejada | 06/19/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Rhode Island
Common Questions
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 Exeter, 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 · Exeter, 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 Exeter, RI
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| DAVID LAWLER | EXETER |
| HEIDI SWEETMAN | EXETER |
| JAMES SZABO | EXETER |
| MARIE NIKOLOFF | EXETER |
| TINA WILLIAMS | EXETER |
| HEIDI WEBSTER | EXETER |
| PETER KASSIS | EXETER |
| EMILY TRIPP | EXETER |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| LAIDLAW TRANSIT, INC. | EXETER |
| MID STATE VACUUM SERVICE | EXETER |
| HARRINGTON, BILL SCRAP METAL | EXETER |
| CAMP E-HUN-TEE | EXETER |
| EXETER HOUSE | EXETER |
| WYOMING TOWING & REPAIR INC | EXETER |
| BEACON FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH-TREATMEN | EXETER |
| CARPENTER HALL LLC DBA ZINNIA EXETER-TRE | EXETER |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Exeter, RI
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 11
Direct from RI state + federal sources · no aggregators
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
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 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 Exeter
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Providence woman struck, killed by SUV in Exeter. What to know.
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Indiana man sentenced to life in 1987 RI cold case cracked open by DNA
The 1987 sexual assault against two Exeter girls went cold until genetic genealogy. Now, Frank Thies will serve life in prison.
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Military veteran from Indiana gets two life sentences for sexually assaulting girls in 1980s R.I. cold case
Frank Thies, 70, was convicted after genetic genealogy matched his DNA to evidence gathered in Exeter , R.I., 40 years ago.