CLARKE COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Clarke County gets an A.
Virginia FOIA gives 5 business days with the Virginia FOIA Council as advisory body. Courts run a unified online case-information portal. Booking photos public default; $15 criminal history is below national median.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Clarke County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-26 13:37 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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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 · 2026-07-26 13:15 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-26 13:15 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-26 13:15 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-26 13:15 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 · VA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the VA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
MICHAEL TIMOTHY PUCKETT
Wanted
JEMARLO TISDALE AND RUFUS WITCHER
Wanted
T'KHIRA MONIQUE BROWLEY
Wanted
JAMES EDWARD "SCOOTER" BYRD
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · VA
Children Missing From Virginia (Statewide)
Active Virginia cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Alyssa Garrett (VA)
Ryana Brown (VA)
Jayden Williams (VA)
Tiffany Robinson (VA)
T'naajsha-D'abreia Sims (VA)
Samantha Clarke (VA)
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 Virginia Court Cases
Most recent Virginia court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60950 | Jahnya Kree Brandon | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60951 | Barry Wayne Thomas and Elizabeth Ayscue Thomas | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70784 | Nicholas Astor Exel and Whitney Michelle Cross | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70785 | Ashley Nicole Wright | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60949 | Melanie Katherine Shipe | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11795 | Dongna Sun | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11794 | Katherine Amanda Lowery | 07/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-33077 | Alexandra Elisabeth Boyce | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-33078 | Cara Jane Scibelli | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50431 | Isaias Sanchez- Ortiz | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60946 | Chazmine Shatese Calloway | 07/24/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60947 | Jasmine Monique Bowles | 07/24/2026 |
Cities in Clarke County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I search property ownership in White Post?▼
Property ownership in White Post (Clarke County, Virginia) is searched through Clarke County offices. The Clarke County Commissioner of the Revenue (https://www.clarkecounty.gov/government/departments/commissioner-of-the-revenue, 101 Chalmers Court, Suite B, Berryville, VA 22611, 540-955-5108) maintains tax-parcel records, ownership, and assessment data; the GIS/parcel viewer at https://www.clarkecounty.gov/government/departments/gis is free public access. The Clarke County Circuit Court Clerk (https://www.clarkecounty.gov/government/departments/circuit-court-clerk, 104 North Church Street, Berryville, VA 22611, 540-955-5116) records all deeds, mortgages, and liens; online land-records search uses the Virginia Court Public Access portal (https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ola). Recording fees set by Va. Code section 17.1-275: 18 dollars first 10 pages plus 1 dollar each additional, plus state and grantor's tax. Certified copies 0.50 dollars per page plus 2 dollars certification. The Clarke County Treasurer (540-955-5160) shows current property tax balances. White Post is unincorporated; property records there route through Clarke County. Virginia FOIA (Va. Code section 2.2-3700) governs general access; deed records have always been open to the public. The Library of Virginia (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/) holds historical Clarke deed indexes.
What's the way to search for inmates in Bristol?▼
To search for inmates in Bristol, VA (independent city), contact the Bristol Virginia Police Department at 30 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201 (276-645-7400) and the Bristol Sheriff's Office at 497 Cumberland Street, Bristol, VA 24201 (276-645-7400). Bristol is a small independent city; many detainees are held at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail at https://swvrja.org/. For state-prison inmates from Bristol, use the VA Department of Corrections inmate locator at https://vadoc.virginia.gov/inmates-and-supervisees/. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Virginia FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700) governs disclosure. Sources: Bristol VA (https://www.bristolva.org/), SWVRJA (https://swvrja.org/).
How do I look up a court case in Scott?▼
To look up a court case in Scott County, VA, contact the Scott Circuit Court at 202 W. Jackson Street, Suite 102, Gate City, VA 24251 (276-386-7341) for felonies, civil, family, and probate. The Scott General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims. Online case search is available through the Virginia Courts Case Information System at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/. Free name and case-number search returns scheduled hearings, filings, and dispositions. Virginia FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700) governs disclosure. Certified copies cost $2.50 per page plus $1 certification. Sources: VA Courts (https://www.courts.state.va.us/), Scott County (https://www.scottcountyva.com/).
Where do I search court records in Hampton?▼
To search court records in Hampton, VA, the Hampton Circuit Court at 101 King's Way Mall, Hampton, VA 23669 (757-727-6105) handles felonies, civil, and family cases; the Hampton General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims. Online search is available through the Virginia Courts Case Information System at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/. Free name and case-number search returns scheduled hearings, filings, and dispositions. Virginia FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700) governs disclosure. Certified copies cost $2.50 per page plus $1 certification. Sources: VA Courts (https://www.courts.state.va.us/), Hampton (https://hampton.gov/).
How do I look up a traffic ticket in Galax?▼
To look up a traffic ticket in Galax, VA, contact the Galax General District Court at 753 East Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333 (276-236-8731), which handles traffic violations within the city. Online case search is available through the Virginia Courts Case Information System at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/. Free name and case-number search returns scheduled hearings and ticket status. Pay tickets online at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/landing. Standard fees vary by violation. Virginia FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700) governs disclosure. Sources: VA Courts (https://www.courts.state.va.us/), Galax (https://www.galaxva.com/).
How do I find out if someone is divorced in Charlottesville?▼
To find out if someone is divorced in Charlottesville, VA, contact the Charlottesville Circuit Court Clerk at 315 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434-970-3766). Divorce decrees become public records once filed under VA FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700), unless sealed. Search Virginia Courts case records at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/. Certified copies of decrees cost $2.50 per page plus $1 certification at the Circuit Court. The VA Office of Vital Records at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/ does NOT issue divorce certificates — they're only available from the issuing Circuit Court Clerk. Sources: Charlottesville Circuit Court (https://www.charlottesville.gov/), VA Courts (https://www.courts.state.va.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Clarke County, VA
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 · Clarke County, VA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for VA
.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 (VA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in VA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in VA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in VA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for VA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (VA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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FBI-Norfolk
FBI-Norfolk
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| REMICK MARLIN | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| ETHERIDGE BLAINE | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| SWEENEY JENNIFER | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| DANIELS DEANA | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| WHITE BEVERLY | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| ACKISS SHANELL | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| JONES RICHELLE | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| PURDIE AMYA | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| COOPER TANISHA | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| LEWIS HAZEL | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (VA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JUDY MINK | ABINGDON |
| DANE LEE | ABINGDON |
| SONYA MARTIN | ABINGDON |
| BRETT MANTHEY | ABINGDON |
| WENDY STRAWBRIDGE | ABINGDON |
| ELLIS HOME HEALTH SUPPLIES, INC. | ABINGDON |
| JAMES SUHRBIER | ABINGDON |
| GALE LEONARD | ABINGDON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| NOFS SITE | BERRYVILLE |
| C2 MANAGEMENT REUSE & RECYCLING | BERRYVILLE |
| BOYCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | BOYCE |
| ROY E POTTS WATER TREATMENT PLANT | BERRYVILLE |
| MOUNTAIN LAKE MOTEL/CAMPGROUND | |
| TOMBLIN SERVICE CENTER | BERRYVILLE |
| HECATE ENERGY 20 MW PROJECT 10MW PHASE I | WHITE POST |
| VDOT STR NO. 10505 & 1051 / FED ID NO. 0 | BERRYVILLE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (VA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | CCS Financial Services | Written notification about debt |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Improper use of your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (VA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ALLERGY AND ASTHMA ASSOCIATES | 1128a1 |
| ASSOCIATED HEALTH SERVICES | 1128a1 |
| ATLANTIC HEALTH CARE, INC | 1128b7 |
| CHILHOWIE CAB COMPANY | 1128a1 |
| DC PAIN CENTER, INC | 1128b8 |
| FAMILY FOOT SPECIALISTS, LTD | 1128b8 |
| GERIATRIC PSYCHOLOGICAL SVCS | 1128b7 |
| HCMF CORPORATION | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (VA) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Bank Of Clarke | Berryville |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from VA state + federal sources · no aggregators
State AG
Attorney General Jay Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
Jul 24, 2026
State AG
What Virginians Are Seeing: Attorney General Jay Jones Shares Weekly Roundup of Actions Taken
Jul 23, 2026
FBI Field Office
Norfolk Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Witness Tampering While Under Investigation for Murder Threats
Jul 23, 2026
doj_news
Hampton man sentenced to over five years in prison for federal drug and firearm offenses
Jul 23, 2026
doj_news
Richmond felon sentenced to prison for illegally possessing firearms and mail theft
Jul 22, 2026
doj_news
Arlington man sentenced to nine years in prison for downloading child sexual abuse material
Jul 22, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach
Jul 20, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor files amicus brief supporting fiduciary discretion in use of forfeited funds under ERISA
Jul 24, 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 Clarke County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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3 dead in double murder-suicide in rural Virginia
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DNA links suspected serial killer to 1988 slaying, Virginia police say
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Deep in Rural Virginia, a MAGA Pro-Gun Push Takes an Unnerving Turn
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Missing Virginia football coach wanted on child porn charges
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