VIRGINIA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Virginia 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.
COMPUTED 2026-05-28 19:32 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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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)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-28 19:23 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-28 19:23 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-28 19:23 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-28 19:23 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 · 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.
Cora Van Wyk (VA)
Mariana Anez-Soliz (VA)
Nurideen Elmarsafi (VA)
Jahlaya Dozier (VA)
Jenifer Mazariegos-Marroquin (VA)
Tiffany Robinson (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 26-70389 | Tara Lynn Renee Lewis | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70506 | Michael Jay Smith | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70567 | Karen Renee Abshire-Gordon | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50315 | Torrian De'sean Heidelberg | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70569 | Wendell Howard Dudley, II | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-60546 | Randolph Edward Brent | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60498 | John Michael Cerceo, II | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60545 | Amy Jo Heinrich | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-71572- | Craig Louis Firman, Jr. | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31749- | Jertaeshia McMullen | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32218 | Justin T. Wingate and Brandi M. Wingate | 05/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32217 | Kathaleen L. Schmidt | 05/28/2026 |
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
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).
Internal · Recently Indexed
Recently Indexed Court Cases
Most recent 50 court filings indexed in this state. Each link opens the public-record summary.
- tara lynn renee lewis
- michael jay smith
- karen renee abshire-gordon
- torrian de'sean heidelberg
- wendell howard dudley ii
- randolph edward brent
- john michael cerceo ii
- amy jo heinrich
- craig louis firman jr
- jertaeshia mcmullen
- justin t wingate and brandi m wingate
- kathaleen l schmidt
- sharve smith
- george thomas moore and catherine rose moore
- denny r burchett
- alissa cordelia grise
- geremey wayne saunders
- anthony allan jackson ii
- jeffrey a moorman
- tonialyn shanel gavin
- jennifer ann garnett
- israel gudaye tasissa
- life construction llc v. snowden
- karen benita hawkins
- aidan a stephen
- tanya marie cottingham
- susan raye mills
- christopher m cook
- hakim a hawa
- amanda zamora aguilar
- darshelle hines
- armonti v. carmax
- charles ray west jr
- deanna lorraine carey
- schultz v. h jason gold former chapter 7 trustee
- kenneth wayne blalock
- daniel arness cherry
- william shelton griffin iii and charmaine ludresta griffin
- shenika shawnae newsome
- nicole pauline pryor-cobbs
- hailey jasmine marcinko
- madison cobb ellis
- latonya shenae blow
- frances denise hayes
- gerald wayne vickers
- allen sterling baker iii
- raymond lee galownia jr and ashley skye galownia
- jaquanna alana fulgham
- jamaar ferguson
- javon tyrone depaula
📊 Public Data Sources for VA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (VA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| ADDISON KYLEE | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| HALL TROY | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| WILLIS RYAN | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| WATERS DEMETRICE | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| WILSON DEMARIO | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| HINES TRAVON | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| CANNON ALDEN | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| HICKLIN WALTER | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| RIDDICK WILLIAM | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| HALL TROY | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (VA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| STEPHEN KAUFFMAN | ALEXANDRIA |
| ANDREW VINCENT | WINCHESTER |
| PHILIP O'DONNELL | WINCHESTER |
| WILLIAM LYTH | NEWPORT NEWS |
| RODRIGO HURTADO | ALEXANDRIA |
| NARENDRA DESAI | FAIRFAX |
| PETER WILCOX | HAYES |
| SCOTT TRAPP | RICHMOND |
⛔ 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
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010550223 | Association of Forensic Quality Assurance Managers |
| 010551546 | Faithworks Inc. |
| 010557108 | Bath-Highland County Volunteer Fire Department |
| 010557881 | Grandin Theatre Foundation Inc. |
| 010560112 | Metropolitan School of the Arts |
| 010561556 | Team Richmond Aau Basketball Assn |
| 010562533 | Rlmva Inc. |
| 010564710 | Home in Him |
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 8
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Citizens and Farmers Bank | West Point |
| Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company | Alexandria |
| The Bank of Southside Virginia | Carson |
| Lee Bank and Trust Company | Pennington Gap |
| First Community Bank | Bluefield |
| The Bank of Charlotte County | Phenix |
| Legacy Bank | Grundy |
| Benchmark Community Bank | Kenbridge |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from VA state + federal sources · no aggregators
State AG
Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
May 27, 2026
State AG
What Virginians Are Seeing: Attorney General Jay Jones Shares Weekly Roundup of Actions Taken
May 22, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jay Jones Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
May 20, 2026
FBI Field Office
Dual U.S.-Nigerian Citizen Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for His Role in a Money Laundering Conspiracy
May 20, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Coalition Opposing EPA’s Proposal to Gut National Limits on Toxic Ethylene Oxide Pollution
May 19, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jay Jones Hosts ‘From Legacy to Law’ Event Recognizing Landmark Brown v. Board of Education Decision
May 18, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jay Jones Statement Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Denial of Virginia’s Petition for Emergency Relief in Scott v. McDougle
May 16, 2026
State AG
What Virginians Are Seeing: Attorney General Jay Jones Shares Weekly Roundup of Actions Taken
May 15, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Norfolk Recognizes National Senior Fraud Awareness Day May 15, 2026
May 14, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Atlantic Union Bank and former employee of Frost Bank
May 28, 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 Virginia
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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A Family of Geese Shut Down I-66 in Virginia, and the Officer Who Saved Them Used His Police Dog to Do It
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Virginia police officer fired after Black Army lieutenant is pepper-sprayed and handcuffed during traffic stop
Police officers in Virginia held an Army officer at gunpoint, handcuffed him and doused him with pepper spray — all during an illegal traffic stop. Officials said Sunday that one o…
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Social media posts claiming mass kidnappings in Virginia are false, police say
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Second Amendment Roundup: Virginia Bans "Assault Firearms"
Besides being protected by the federal Second Amendment, the banned firearms are guaranteed under the Virginia Constitution, Art. I, § 13, which provides in part: "That a well regu…
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Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats’ Effort to Reinstate New Voting Map
State officials had asked the justices to step in to allow the state to use a congressional map in the midterms that was drawn by Democrats and recently approved by voters.
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Spanberger orders Virginia state agencies to end ICE cooperation agreements
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has ordered all state law enforcement agencies to terminate any and all agreements with federal immigration authorities under Secti…
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Police: Bryce Williams fatally shoots self after killing journalists on air
After he shot two journalists on live TV and before he shot himself, Bryce Williams sent a message: “I’ve been a human powder keg for a while….just waiting to go BOOM.” Those were …