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Court Name:	U.S. Bankruptcy Court Records for the Eastern District of Virginia
Case Number:	18-14148
Party Name:	Miriam Jeanette Gonzalez
Date Published:	December 11, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Bankruptcy Court Records for the Eastern District of Virginia
Case Number:	18-14147
Party Name:	Eulogia M Dionisio
Date Published:	December 11, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Western District of Virginia
Case Number:	7:18-cv-00614
Party Name:	Wesley v. Whitley
Date Published:	December 11, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Western District of Virginia
Case Number:	5:18-cv-00145
Party Name:	Graves v. Berryhill
Date Published:	December 11, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the Western District of Virginia
Case Number:	1:18-cr-00030-1
Party Name:	USA v. Stuart
Date Published:	November 29, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the Western District of Virginia
Case Number:	5:18-cr-00031-1
Party Name:	USA v. Bland
Date Published:	November 20, 2018
Source:	uscourts.gov

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Question: I'm trying to get a background check on a person I meet online in a dating website what free public records can I go to?

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Aug 16, 2017

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Question: Can I get access to my late husband's mugshot

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May 17, 2016

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Check old newspapers and articles at the library local to where his arrest occurred.

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Dec 07, 2017

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Question: I'm trying to get details on a shooting that happened in 1995 or 1996. I have no name of the person. I know the area that he lived in and that's all. I also know it was a drive by shooting.Is there any way to go off of this very little that I know ?

By Liz
Sep 27, 2016

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Libraries keep copies of old past reports in local papers you can access and look up local crimes. These copies can be accessed by micro film or database. The search shouldn't cost anything, other than the inconvenience of having to go to he library

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Dec 07, 2017

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Question: HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF SOMEONE HAS A BUILDING PERMIT

By ANONYMOUS
Apr 22, 2016

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Building permits are public documents and can be requested from the county. Individual counties have their own websites with public searches such as "Permit Status by Address" (for Fairfax Co.) You will need to check the particular department in that county. Projects are required to obtain permits from submitting plans and other documents. There's more you can look up, for example using the Community Complaint Inquiry and checking for existing code enforcement cases (according to Fairfax county) or file a complaint. The process in which to obtain the building permit is listed on the county's page, which will tell you what the proper requirements are for the application.

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Jul 14, 2016

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Question: Is a drvers license a public record

By Janeen
Jul 08, 2016

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Look up Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (18 USC §§ 2721-2725) and Va. Code §§ 46.2-208 through 214. The state of Virginia's laws have more restrictions that the federal governance of drivers license information. The state’s dmv page "Release of DMV Information" states that driving license information is "NOT" public, unless you obtain a written consent. There are exceptions, the same exceptions you would expect from a records that is not deemed public.

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Jul 12, 2016

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Question: I was arrested in Florida on 1-1-1983 on charges of felony car theft from the county of Chesterfield, VA. Was extradited back to VA from Florida and when I went before the Judge in this matter he dismissed the case. Now all these years later when I went to get my conceal carry permit the state of Fl is saying I have a felony against me. I contacted Chesterfield county about the matter and found out that they purge the files every 10 years. I contacted the Criminal Records Exchange for VA filled out a form with my fingerprints and they said I have no criminal record. Fl still wants proof, what am I suppose to do when Fl will not take the word of VA that I have no criminal record.

By Edith
Jun 30, 2016

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Which proof do they need, is there's a document that was requested of you? Criminal History Records Check (SP-230) and (SP-167) are obtained from the Virginia state police. Their website will list their purposes. One example of SP-230 request is for Armed & Unarmed Security Guard Companies, visas, passports and more official use. Since it's a check of your own records, privacy is not an issue. Finger prints are required for SP-230. This is not a guarantee that it will suffice, therefore having them tell you what you need after you show them these options, before getting them is most helpful. It's much easier to show you have a record, than to show you don't have one.

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Jul 12, 2016

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Question: Copy of marriage certificate

By Diana
Jun 21, 2016

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The division of vital records in Virginia tells you how to request a certificate (certified copy) of marriages. Marriage records are available from 1936 to present. They can be requested by mail, in person/walk-in, express delivery and at full service DMV locations. Marriages are considered public record after 25 years, only immediate family such as the spouse, child, sibling, parents and grandparents can make the request and obtain them within 25 years.

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Jul 12, 2016

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Question: How can I see arrest records without having to pay for it

By Tina
Dec 17, 2015

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Depends on where you are looking for the records. There are departments which list their recent arrests online for public view, take fairfax county for example. You will need to look into individual counties'/cities' jails to see persons in custody of the police. If you need the official reports, the department's website will have a process to obtain them. However, if you just need the information, you will need to located them at all levels, including courts and statewide incarceration.

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Jan 26, 2016

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Question: How do I find out driving record

By mom
May 07, 2015

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If the driving record is your own, the state's dmv provides copies over the net. Other than that, the law according to the dmv's site is that driving records are not open to the public, here's the Virginia code Va. Code §§ 46.2-208 through 214. The federal law, which is not as restrictive is Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (18 USC §§ 2721-2725). However, this does not mean it is not open at any time. You can look up the law for exceptions, (impractical to go over all of the exceptions to the law without knowing your specific situation and if they would apply).

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Jan 11, 2016

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Question: How do I find a Va mugshot from 1997

By oscar
Apr 18, 2015

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It's probably easier since they've already been in the system for so long. Virginia's department of corrections' offender locator. A name search can be conducted if you do not know any other information about that person. It's an open free search and worth the time spent checking.

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Nov 27, 2015

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Question: How do I find out about a DUI arrest in Virginia?

By anonymous
Nov 07, 2015

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Arrest lists (whether DUI or others) can be found on independent police sites such as the one the city of Danville which has warrants and reported incidents also. You can’t tell which departments have these databases until you’ve accessed them. Remember that police sites are not marketed to gain a large number of visitors, but to simply assist with some of their tasks. Putting inmates, persons in custody and wanted fugitives online helps by having public access.

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Question: How do you find historical criminal records? Or the death of an inmate from 1941?

By DK
Sep 09, 2015

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There are different types and sources of criminal and arrest records. Criminal records are from court or central criminal database/repository. Arrest records are from individual law enforcement agencies which made the arrest. Each has their records division and specifics in regard to records provided.

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Sep 17, 2015

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Question: How do I find out what time my traffic court case is

By Darlene
Jun 22, 2015

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Access the General District Court Online Case Information System. On the left menu, you will see a tab for traffic/criminal, under that tab you will see options to search cases by name, number, date or process/service. You will be able to select which court. Thereafter you will be taken to a page where you can search for free and view case numbers (if searching by name or other criteria), defendant, hearing date, hearing time, charge and action.

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Question: How can I access marriage records

By anonymous
Jun 24, 2015

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Marriage records since 1936-2014 in Virginia can be found at the Office of Vital Records. You can follow the birth records link listed under "free public records" since they're provided by the same department.

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Question: How do I find daily crime statistics

By joe
Feb 18, 2015

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Crime mapping allows visitors to chose the day(s) span to view their data of offenses occurring. The area to search can be narrowed, however the coverage is not the entire state as some police or sheriffs departments provide their arrest and incident data and other do not. It is free and there are several crime mapping services open to the public.

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Question: What area is worst in drug trafficking

By hilliary1
Apr 01, 2014

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There are two ways to look up areas under and see the types of crimes occurring. One is the crime maps that are freely available online, note that not all areas are included. The other are the recent arrests. There are certain times when drug activity picks up and their arrests follow. Also, there are published reports of sweeps. This is when a joint effort from law enforcement is executing warrants for arrest or search. The agency will release reports for the media, online, tv or their own site's press release.

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Question: Where can I see copy of will

By danny
Jul 21, 2013

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Some wills are recorded and can be viewed through the county recorders/clerk's office. If you are in the will, the attorney drafting the will may have a copy they can provide

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Aug 14, 2013

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Question: Does the Department of Corrections show mugshots?

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Jul 20, 2013

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Yes and no. Some do and some others do not. You can check them individually. Each state has one main website to begin the search, so it will not take too much time and they're free to the public.

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Question: Do Virginia expunge records automatically after ten years if its a misdemeanor?

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Nov 23, 2012

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No, you must petition the court, and pay all subsiquent fees.

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Published current arrests, charges and information released by law enforcement and news

Shawn Lipscomb

Shawn Lipscomb

November 16, 2018

Source: dailypress.com
Michael Scott Porter

Michael Scott Porter

November 09, 2018

Source: dailypress.com
Eric Sean Beavers

September 19, 2018

Source: dailypress.com
Corey Donell Frazier

September 13, 2018

Source: dailypress.com
William Thomas Bailey Jr.

September 04, 2018

Source: dailypress.com
Justin Briggs

August 20, 2018

Source: dailypress.com
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View a list of names, offender descriptions, location, charges and other information of persons wanted by police and sheriffs

Daniel Alexander Smokes, Jr.

three counts of robbery, two counts of use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, two counts of brandishing a firearm and one count of assault and battery

November 26, 2018

Source: jamescitycountyva.gov
Raheem Lucky Ku’ron Pittman

Two outstanding Capias’ from Williamsburg-James City County General District Court for failure to appear (original charge possession of marijuana) and for failure to be of good behavior (original charge is concealed weapon violation).

November 19, 2018

Source: jamescitycountyva.gov
Raekwon Lamont Jones

grand larceny

November 19, 2018

Source: jamescitycountyva.gov
Matthew James Hill

Capias from Williamsburg-James City County General District Court for failure to remain of good behavior (original charge is grand larceny).

November 08, 2018

Source: jamescitycountyva.gov
Karl Scott Knoyer, Jr.

2 charges of fail to appear in Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court and a probation violation

October 31, 2018

Source: jamescitycountyva.gov
Kevin Moleek Christian

Capias from Williamsburg-James City County General District Court for failure to appear (original charge is Unauthorized Use)

October 24, 2018

Source: jamescitycountyva.gov
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Collected data of endangered children, runaways, family and non family abductions

Missing: Keith Billingsley

Keith Billingsley, Age Now: 15, Missing: 08/19/2018. Missing From Manassas, Va. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Baltimore City Police Department (maryland) 1-410-396-2488.

November 29, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Samantha Miller

Samantha Miller, Age Now: 17, Missing: 10/23/2018. Missing From Charlottesville, Va. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Charlottesville Police Department (virginia) 1-434-970-3280.

November 29, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Gabriela Tadino

Gabriela Tadino, Age Now: 17, Missing: 11/25/2018. Missing From Bridgewater, Va. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Bridgewater Police Department (virginia) 1-540-434-4436.

November 28, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Reign Young

Reign Young, Age Now: 16, Missing: 11/18/2018. Missing From Richmond, Va. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Henrico County Police Department (virginia) 1-804-501-5000.

November 21, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Xavier Bailey

Xavier Bailey, Age Now: 17, Missing: 11/17/2018. Missing From Fredericksburg, Va. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office (virginia) 1-540-582-7115.

November 20, 2018

Source: missingkids.com
Missing: Bayley Cleary

Bayley Cleary, Age Now: 16, Missing: 11/04/2018. Missing From Bristol, Va. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Bristol Police Department (virginia) 1-276-645-7400.

November 19, 2018

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Current crimes by location, description of offenses and reported police activity

2830 - Lost And Missing-property

2830 - Lost And Missing-Property10100 Block Brook Rd 12/31/2018 12:30:00 PM

December 31, 2018

Source: henrico.us
601 - Larceny-grand-from Autos-not Secured

601 - Larceny-Grand-From Autos-Not Secured8200 Block Shannon Hill Rd 12/21/2018 12:00:00 AM

December 20, 2018

Source: henrico.us
4420 - Suspicious Situation

4420 - Suspicious Situation800 Block E Parham Rd 12/19/2018 8:00:00 PM

December 19, 2018

Source: henrico.us
1152 - Fraud-credit Card

1152 - Fraud-Credit Card1700 Block Cambridge Dr 12/14/2018 12:00:00 AM

December 13, 2018

Source: henrico.us
Daily Crime Bulletin

CITY OF FAIRFAX POLICE DEPARTMENT * DAILY BULLETIN * November 30, 2018 Incident / Case #…No Significant Events

November 30, 2018

Source: fairfaxva.gov
1821 - Drug Viol-marijuana-possess

1821 - Drug Viol-Marijuana-Possess600 Block E Williamsburg Rd 11/30/2018 3:20:00 AM

November 30, 2018

Source: henrico.us
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Currently missing persons sought by law enforcement derived from public and private sources

Missing Person • Sharmika Doyle • Richmond, Virginia • 34 Years Old

January 20, 2018

Source: missing.report
Updated: Missing Person • Sharmika Doyle • Richmond, Virginia • 34 Years Old

January 20, 2018

Source: missing.report
Missing Person • Hope Randall • Fredericksburg, Virginia • 49 Years Old

December 19, 2017

Source: missing.report
Missing Person • Mark Middlebrooks • Colonial Heights, Virginia • 38 Years Old

December 02, 2017

Source: missing.report
Updated: Missing Person • Mark Middlebrooks • Colonial Heights, Virginia • 38 Years Old

December 02, 2017

Source: missing.report
Missing Person • Keeshae Jacobs • Richmond, Virginia • 22 Years Old

November 26, 2017

Source: missing.report
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Total Violent Crime:
16,340
Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
338
Rape:
2,310
Robbery:
4,292
Aggravated Assault:
9,400
Total Property Crime:
160,720
Burglary:
23,122
Larceny Theft:
129,933
Motor Vehicle Theft:
7,665

Information About People and Demographics
Total population of persons residing within the state
8,001,024
Estimate of the state's total residency
7,079,048
Percentage change of the total resident population
13%
Net change of residents' total population
922,509
Complete count of statewide resident population
7,078,515
Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
533,143
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
7%
Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
1,847,182
Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
23%
Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
12%
Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
960,090
Total estimate percentage of female residents
51%
State's white resident population
5,486,852
State's black resident population
1,551,399
State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
29,225
State's Asian resident population
439,890
State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
5,980
Statewide resident population of two or more races
233,400
Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
631,825
Non Hispanic white resident population
5,186,450
Statewide percentage of white residents
69%
Statewide percentage of black residents
19%
Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
0%
Statewide percentage of Asian residents
6%
Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0%
Statewide percentage of Two or more races
3%
Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
8%
Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
65%
Vital Statistics

Births and deaths occurring in Virginia
Births
108,884
Deaths
58,225
Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
848
Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
83%
Resident Background Information

Education and background history of Virginia Residents
Percentage of foreign born population in the state
10%
Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
13%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
86%
Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
33%
Total number of Veterans
748,345
Current Housing and Real Estate Data

Households located in Virginia
Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
27 Min
Housing unit estimates
3,330,465
Net change of housing units estimates
426,024
Housing unit estimates - percentage change
15%
Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
69%
Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
$247,100
Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
21%
Total number of households
2,936,634
Average size of households
3
Virginia Employment Data

Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
$31,606
Statewide income of median households in Virginia
$59,372
Percentage of persons living in poverty
11%
The personal income of persons employed
$321,245
Per capita income of persons employed
$41,727
Labor force of civilian workers
4,173,723
The unemployment of the civilian labor force
277,562
The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
7%
Employment of person relating to all industries
4,936,137
Net change of employment in all industries
528,813
People employed by the government
865,871
Earnings by persons working in all industries
252,275,298
Average earnings per job in all industries
51,108
Number of private non farm establishments
197,716
Total of non employer establishment according to NAICS
494,516
Total NAICS 72 sales of accommodation and food services establishments with payrolls
15,340,483
People and Businesses

Firms and companies of Virginia
Total number of firms located in the state
638,823
Total percentage of black owned private firms
10%
Total percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms
1%
Total percentage of Asian owned firms
6%
Total percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms
0%
Total percentage of Native Hispanic owned private firms
5%
Total percentage of Women owned private firms
30%
Value for shipments from manufacturers according to NAICS 31-33
92,417,797
Sales of establishments with payroll from merchant wholesalers according to NAICS 42
60,513,396
Sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
105,663,299
Per capita sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
13,687
Land Valuation

Property value and Virginia territory
Totals of building permits for new private housing units
21,452
The valuation of all new private housing units authorized by building permits
3,172,837
Adjusted acres of land in farms
8,103,925
Size in square miles of land
39,594
Population per square mile
202

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