SEATTLE · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Seattle gets an A.
Seattle PD operates the most-court-supervised police data infrastructure in the country — and the federal court order ended September 3, 2025. The 13-year consent decree built the body-camera program, OPA case-by-case investigation publishing, the Crime Dashboard, and OIG oversight. The decree ended; the wiring stayed. Same pattern as Detroit (decree ended 2014, wiring still works).
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 21:40 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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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 · 2026-06-10 21:12 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 21:12 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 21:12 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 21:12 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 · WA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the WA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
SHELBIE LYNN DWYER
Wanted
ELSIE ELDORA LUSCIER
Wanted
BALLOT BOX FIRES
Wanted
CRESENCIO MORENO AGUIRRE
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · WA
Children Missing From Washington (Statewide)
Active Washington cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Lucy Martinez (WA)
Scarlett Downs (WA)
Justin Burns (WA)
Israel Chino Harris (WA)
Ariella Archie (WA)
Belen Altamirano (WA)
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 Washington Court Cases
Most recent Washington court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00100-1 | USA v. Evans et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00061-1 | USA vs Williams | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02019 | In re Crystal Marie Faulconer | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mc-05002 | Eli Lilly and Company v. Adonis Health Inc | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02020 | Jeronimo Calmo v. Hernandez et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02018 | Bouyaghroumni v. Seattle's Union Gospel Mission | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-01652 | Singh Shergill et al v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02022 | Singh et al v. Mullin et al | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mc-00036 | Dellaportas v. Shahin | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-01437 | Le v. Scott et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-01192 | Paine v. Microsoft Corporation Welfare Plan | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02023 | USAA Casualty Insurance Company et al | 06/10/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Seattle?▼
Seattle, WA background check: Washington State Patrol WATCH (https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/) — $14 name-based instant or $33.25 fingerprint, RCW §10.97.050 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=10.97.050). Seattle PD records (https://www.seattle.gov/police/information-and-data/public-disclosure-requests/records-request-center) — public records under RCW 42.56. King County Sheriff inmate (https://dajd-jms.powerappsportals.us/public/subject-lookup/). Court records: Washington Courts Search (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/) free statewide all courts. Live scan via WSP-approved vendors. FBI Identity History Summary $18 via IdentoGO Washington (https://www.identogo.com/locations/washington). Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Ban-the-box: Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW §49.94) and Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance (SMC §14.17).
Where can I find access to civil and criminal cases?▼
King County, WA civil and criminal cases: Washington Courts Search (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/) — free statewide search across all WA courts. King County Superior Court (https://kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court.aspx) for felonies, civil over $100K, family. King County District Court (https://kingcounty.gov/courts/district-court.aspx) for misdemeanors, traffic, civil under $100K. Federal: PACER W.D. Wash. (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/). King County Sheriff (https://kingcounty.gov/depts/sheriff.aspx) for arrest records. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Statewide criminal history: Washington State Patrol WATCH (https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/) $14.
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Seattle?▼
Seattle, WA background check: Washington State Patrol WATCH (https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/) — $14 name-based instant or $33.25 fingerprint, RCW §10.97.050 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=10.97.050). Seattle PD records (https://www.seattle.gov/police/information-and-data/public-disclosure-requests/records-request-center) — public records under RCW 42.56. King County Sheriff inmate (https://dajd-jms.powerappsportals.us/public/subject-lookup/). Court records: Washington Courts Search (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/) free statewide all courts. Live scan via WSP-approved vendors. FBI Identity History Summary $18 via IdentoGO Washington (https://www.identogo.com/locations/washington). Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Ban-the-box: Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW §49.94) and Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance (SMC §14.17).
How do I see if there are registered offenders nearby in Renton?▼
To see registered sex offenders near Renton (King County, Washington), use the official statewide and county tools. The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Sex Offender Registry at https://www.icrimewatch.net/washington.php (and https://www.waspc.org/sex-offender-information) lets you search by ZIP code, address, or radius - shows offender name, photo, address, offense, and risk level. The King County Sheriff Registered Sex Offender Unit (https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/sheriff/courts-jails-legal-system/sheriff-services/sex-offender-registration, 206-263-2120) maintains the King County registry; in-person registration hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00-11:30am and 1:00-3:00pm. The Renton Police Department (https://www.rentonwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=7922741&pageId=9148076, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, 425-430-7500) handles city-level registration enforcement. Washington's Community Notification Act (RCW 4.24.550) requires sheriffs to publish offender info in three risk levels (Level 1 lowest, Level 3 highest). For radius search around schools, parks, or homes, use https://search.wa211.org/search/9ce9bb2a-63d3-59cd-a2e9-c8b793ad03b7. The federal Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (https://www.nsopw.gov/) covers all 50 states. WA Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) governs access. Failure to register is a Class B/C felony under RCW 9A.44.130.
How do I find court records in Airway Heights?▼
To find court records in Airway Heights, WA (Spokane County), use the Washington Courts public access at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. The Airway Heights Municipal Court at 1208 S. Lundstrom Street, Airway Heights, WA 99001 (509-244-3324) handles city ordinance violations and traffic. Spokane County Superior Court (felonies, civil) and District Court (misdemeanors) records are at https://www.spokanecounty.org/. Free name and case-number search statewide. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged records are excluded. Sources: WA Courts (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/), City of Airway Heights (https://www.cawh.org/).
How can I pay for a speeding ticket I received if I lost it?▼
To pay a lost speeding ticket in Spokane, WA, the Spokane Municipal Court at 1100 W. Mallon Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260 (509-625-4400) handles city tickets. Online payment at https://my.spokanecity.org/courts/ requires citation number, name, and date of birth — call the court if you don't have the citation. The Spokane County District Court at https://www.spokanecounty.org/425/District-Court handles county-issued tickets; their online portal is similar. The Washington Courts Pay-by-Web at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/ also lets you search by name. Standard tickets must be paid within 15 days to avoid late fees and license suspension. Sources: Spokane Municipal Court (https://my.spokanecity.org/courts/), WA Courts (https://www.courts.wa.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Seattle, WA
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 · Seattle, WA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for WA
.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 (WA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in WA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in WA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in WA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for WA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (WA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Seattle, WA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| NAVOS | SEATTLE |
| PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES WASHINGTON | SEATTLE |
| STEPHEN EIGLES | SEATTLE |
| DOUGLAS WALSH | SEATTLE |
| GREGORY GRANT | SEATTLE |
| MICHAEL FOSTER | SEATTLE |
| MICHAEL BRAGE | SEATTLE |
| CRAIG STULL | SEATTLE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (WA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Seattle, WA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| GYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC | 1128a1 |
| SEATTLE PAIN CENTER | 1128b8 |
| TERRACE VIEW DIVERSIFIED HELTH | 1128a1 |
| TLC ADULT FAMILY HOME | 1128b8 |
| TLC ADULT FAMILY HOME ROXBURY | 1128b8 |
| REXILDA AGUILA | 1128b4 |
| VIMLESH AHMAD | 1128b7 |
| HUMPHREY ALAMS | 1128b14 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Seattle, WA
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| WaFd Bank | Seattle |
| Seattle Bank | Seattle |
| Sound Community Bank | Seattle |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from WA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Texas couple indicted for psychic fraud scheme allegedly stealing millions from vulnerable people
Jun 10, 2026
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Newcastle, Washington man sentenced to 5 years in prison for helping overseas fraudsters smuggle their proceeds via money transfers and bitcoin
Jun 9, 2026
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Iranian national pleads guilty in scheme to smuggle military related technology to Iran via China
Jun 5, 2026
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Auburn, Washington, man sentenced to more than four years in prison for racially motivated attack on Metro bus passenger
Jun 2, 2026
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Illegal Alien, Co-Leader of nationwide drug trafficking ring, who plotted to kill Centralia, Washington Police Officer, sentenced to 15 years in prison
Jun 2, 2026
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Eastern Washington Jury Convicts Three Defendants of Conspiring to Impede Federal Officers In The Execution of Their Duties
May 29, 2026
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Department of Justice Accuses States of Undermining the Constitution and Putting Public Safety at Risk
May 28, 2026
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Kent, Washington, man convicted of 17 felonies related to string of armed dispensary and bank robberies following three-week trial
May 27, 2026
Federal Agency
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 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 Seattle
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Kent, WA passerby spots dead man in bushes, police ask public for help - FOX 13 Seattle
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Former Seattle area real estate broker sentenced to prison for fraud on investors and the IRS - Department of Justice (.gov)
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UPDATE: Man Arrested in Connection to University of Washington Homicide - SPD Blotter (.gov)
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Washington woman sent more than $2 million to self-described psychic who promised to remove curse from her life
A Texas couple has been indicted on federal fraud charges after allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million from vulnerable victims, including a Washington state woman.
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Seattle businesses undergo training to spot human trafficking amid FIFA World Cup crowds
Training was made available in English and Spanish to up to 2,500 employees at participating Seattle businesses.
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Seattle passes moratorium on new data centers amid national backlash
Seattle would join more than 70 cities and counties around the nation that have temporary or permanent bans on new data centers.
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Seattle councilmembers call on Mayor Wilson to close Aurora Avenue roads
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