LYNCHBURG COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-22 03:29 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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 · 2026-07-22 03:29 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-22 03:29 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-22 03:29 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-22 03:29 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).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Virginia Court Cases
Most recent Virginia court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60930 | Hugh Daniel England, Jr. and Darlene Kay England | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60931 | Patrick Jay Fines and Wendie Michelle Orrock | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70770 | JoAnne Gillispie Fain | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70771 | Harold Christopher Childress | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60929 | Jimmy H Schumaker, III and Gracie Schumaker | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60928 | Iris L Foster | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60932 | Anthony Fitzgerald Johnson | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60933 | Marvin Leon Meadows and Vicki Lynn Meadows | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50748 | Kimberly C Reese | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31618- | Cristian J. Mendez Ortiz | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31621- | Tameka Lavette Young | 07/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50749 | Salena Latrice Woods | 07/21/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Virginia
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Virginia. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Richmond?▼
For an official criminal history report in Richmond, VA, the Virginia State Police Criminal Records Exchange at https://www.vsp.virginia.gov/sections/criminal-records-exchange/ provides name-based statewide criminal history for $15 (with notarized SP-167 form). The Richmond Police Department Records Section at 200 W. Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23220 (804-646-6700) issues local police clearance letters. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI-level checks, use authorized Live Scan vendors. Court records are free at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/. Virginia FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700) governs disclosure. Subjects can request their own record. Sources: VSP CRE (https://www.vsp.virginia.gov/), Richmond PD (https://www.rva.gov/police).
📊 Public Data Sources for Lynchburg 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 · Lynchburg 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
FBI-Norfolk
FBI-Norfolk
FBI-Norfolk
FBI-Norfolk
FBI-Norfolk
FBI-Norfolk
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 |
|---|---|
| VIRGINIA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION BR # B6 | LYNCHBURG |
| EAGLE EYRIE BAPTIST CONFERENCE | LYNCHBURG |
| WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY | LYNCHBURG |
| CRAFT COLLISION CENTER | LYNCHBURG |
| GERDAU MRM - PORTABLE SCREEN | LYNCHBURG |
| LINKHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | LYNCHBURG |
| LIBERTY UNIVERSITY-GREEN HALL PARKING DE | LYNCHBURG |
| HANSON INDUSTRIES INC | LYNCHBURG |
💰 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 the James | Lynchburg |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from VA state + federal sources · no aggregators
State AG
Attorney General Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach
Jul 20, 2026
State AG
What Virginians Are Seeing: Attorney General Jay Jones Shares Weekly Roundup of Actions Taken
Jul 17, 2026
FBI Field Office
Smithfield Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Selling the Firearm Used in the Campus Shooting at Old Dominion University
Jul 17, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jay Jones Secures Landmark $2.25 Million Settlement Against Discriminatory Landlord
Jul 17, 2026
State AG
VIDEO: Attorney General Jay Jones Releases Statement on NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy Merger Application
Jul 16, 2026
State AG
ICYMI: Attorney General Jay Jones Prepares to Crack Down on Illegal Sales of Vape and Tobacco Products
Jul 15, 2026
State AG
Statement from Attorney General Jones After Federal Judge Tosses the DOJ’s Dangerous Voter Roll Lawsuit
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Arlington man sentenced to prison for sexually exploiting minors and attempting to destroy evidence
Jul 15, 2026
State AG
Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration from Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness
Jul 13, 2026
Federal Agency
Student Loan Forgiveness Scammer Permanently Banned from Debt Relief Industry and Telemarketing
Jul 21, 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 Lynchburg County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Virginia Ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife and Self, Police Say
Mr. Fairfax served as lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022. The couple’s teenage children were home, the police said, and one of them called 911. By Campbell Robertson JoAnna Daem…
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‘The bus was going really, really fast,’ survivor says of deadly Virginia crash
Rhonda Wright was asleep when the bus she was riding crashed into the first vehicle. “It jolted me awake, and I heard bang, bang, bang. The bus was going really, really fast,” she …
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Police cameras tracked one driver 526 times in four months, lawsuit says
Lee Schmidt, a retired veteran, wanted to know more about the license plate cameras tracking him in Norfolk, Virginia, where he lives. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unli…
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Deep in Rural Virginia, a MAGA Pro-Gun Push Takes an Unnerving Turn
When Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a new assault weapons ban in Virginia last month, it got almost zero national news coverage. Yet it amounted to an important milestone: It m…
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Longtime Virginia Lawyer Chosen by Judges as U.S. Attorney, and Then Fired
It was the second time this month that the administration had gotten rid of a top federal prosecutor appointed to his post by federal judges. By Alan Feuer The federal bench in the…