CHILHOWIE · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Chilhowie 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 Chilhowie.
COMPUTED 2026-07-13 03:19 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 · 2026-07-13 03:00 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-13 03:00 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-13 03:00 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-13 03:00 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
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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.
Daniel Kramar (VA)
Jahlaya Dozier (VA)
Unique Smith (VA)
Kamani Price (VA)
Kennedy Dawson (VA)
Alyssa Garrett (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 26-60889 | Rene Agustin Castro and Auxiliadora Esmeralda Castro | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32880 | Dominic Sinclaire Horton | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11658 | Jason Steve Hernandez-Ortez and Jocelyn Hernandez-Aviles | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-71844 | Terry Van Johnson | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10832- | Manuel Antonio Amores Rodriguez | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10833- | Ji Min Park | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11654 | Pamela Denise Trammell | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11655 | Lakeisha Chaunte Horton | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32879 | Ashantia Melika Jones | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11656 | Savanna Lynn Smith | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11657 | Elizabeth Edmondson Thompson | 07/11/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11653 | Derrick Bagby | 07/11/2026 |
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 Chilhowie, 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 · Chilhowie, 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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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Chilhowie, VA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN EMPIRE OPERATIONS, LLC | CHILHOWIE |
| THE CHILHOWIE FIRE DEPARTMENT | CHILHOWIE |
| WILLIAM THOMPSON | CHILHOWIE |
| ASHLEE MEDLEY | CHILHOWIE |
| BRIAN WIDENER | CHILHOWIE |
| WAYNE REYNOLDS | CHILHOWIE |
| FAMILY CARE OF CHILHOWIE, P.C. | CHILHOWIE |
| GERARD MURPHY | CHILHOWIE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| S AND B SHALE LLC | CHILHOWIE |
| DISPLAY SYSTEMS INC | CHILHOWIE |
| SMYTH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS-CHILHOWIE HI | CHILHOWIE |
| BRIDGE FED ID 17507 CHILHOWIE - VDOT UPC | CHILHOWIE |
| WELCO OF VIRGINIA INC | CHILHOWIE |
| SMYTH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS/CHILHOWIE EL | CHILHOWIE |
| SMYTH - STRUCTURE NUMBER 2004 & 2005 (VD | CHILHOWIE |
| CREWEY KENNETH AND ELAINE RESIDENCE STP | CHILHOWIE |
💰 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 3
City of Chilhowie, VA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| CHILHOWIE CAB COMPANY | 1128a1 |
| KAREN BROOKS | 1128a1 |
| ANNETTE WORLEY | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 7
City of Chilhowie, VA
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from VA state + federal sources · no aggregators
State AG
What Virginians Are Seeing: Attorney General Jay Jones Shares Weekly Roundup of Actions Taken
Jul 10, 2026
doj_news
Woodbridge felon pleads guilty to federal gun charge following domestic dispute
Jul 10, 2026
State AG
Amidst Cost Crisis, Virginia Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
Jul 9, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service’s Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
Jul 8, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jay Jones Visits Petersburg to Discuss Gun Violence Prevention
Jul 8, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor files amicus brief clarifying pleading standard for claims alleging imprudence in retirement plan investing
Jul 10, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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