TACOMA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Tacoma gets an A.
Washington has the strongest combination graded so far in the West: 5-day PRA clock with attorney-fee enforcement, free statewide MyCase court search, mandatory e-filing, free electronic delivery, public booking photos, and WATCH for criminal history. The Public Records Act puts the burden on agencies, not requesters. Rare combination.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Tacoma.
COMPUTED 2026-07-28 05:55 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 · 2026-07-28 05:27 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 05:27 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 05:27 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 05:27 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
DEVARIAE MONTREL CONLEY
Wanted
COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT LASER INCIDENTS
Wanted
SHELBIE LYNN DWYER
Wanted
ELSIE ELDORA LUSCIER
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.
Justin Burns (WA)
Trinity Miller (WA)
Lydia Grover (WA)
Delilah Burns (WA)
Jeannette Miller (WA)
Madison Linstroth (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 |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-05844 | Blunk v. Neighborhood Development Corporation | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00115-1 | USA vs Arciga | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00116-1 | USA vs Crandall | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00117-1 | USA vs Crawford | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00118-1 | USA vs Garland | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00119-1 | USA vs Gomezbravo | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00120-1 | USA vs Palomaki | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00121-1 | USA vs Regidor | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00122-1 | USA vs Sevillavasquez | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00123-1 | USA vs Smith | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00124-1 | USA vs Soni | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-po-00125-1 | USA vs Trank | 07/27/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I find arrest records in Tacoma?▼
Tacoma, WA arrest records: Tacoma Police Department records (https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/police/services/records) — public via RCW 42.56 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.56). Pierce County Sheriff inmate search (https://www.piercecountywa.gov/3162/Inmate-Search). Statewide criminal history: Washington State Patrol WATCH (https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/) $14 name-based instant. Court records: Washington Courts Search (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Ban-the-box: Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW §49.94). Tacoma News Tribune for arrest blotter (https://www.thenewstribune.com/).
How do I find arrest records in Tacoma?▼
Tacoma, WA arrest records: Tacoma Police Department records (https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/police/services/records) — public via RCW 42.56 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.56). Pierce County Sheriff inmate search (https://www.piercecountywa.gov/3162/Inmate-Search). Statewide criminal history: Washington State Patrol WATCH (https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/) $14 name-based instant. Court records: Washington Courts Search (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Ban-the-box: Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW §49.94). Tacoma News Tribune for arrest blotter (https://www.thenewstribune.com/).
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/).
How do I get a copy of a marriage record in Washington?▼
To get a copy of a marriage record in Washington State, the Washington State Department of Health Center for Health Statistics at https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records issues certified marriage certificates for $25 (records from 1968 forward). For older records, contact the County Auditor where the license was issued. Order online via VitalChek, by mail to PO Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507 (360-236-4300), or in person at the State Vital Records office in Tumwater. Only the parties or immediate family can obtain certified copies under RCW 70.58A.560. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) governs disclosure. Sources: WA DOH Vital Records (https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records), WACO (https://www.waco-counties.org/).
How can I find out when the police were called and responded to a scene?▼
To find out when police were called and responded to a scene in Lacey, WA (Thurston County), file a Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) request with the Lacey Police Department at 420 College Street SE, Lacey, WA 98503 (360-459-4333). Specify the date, approximate time, and address. The CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) log shows the call time, response time, and disposition. The Lacey PD releases CAD logs and incident reports for closed cases; ongoing investigations may be redacted. Standard fees: $0.15 per page or actual cost. Submit at https://www.cityoflacey.org/. Sources: Lacey PD (https://www.cityoflacey.org/government/departments/police), WA Public Records Act (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.56).
📊 Public Data Sources for Tacoma, 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 · Tacoma, 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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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Tacoma, WA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| COST PLUS PRESCRIPTIONS, INC. | TACOMA |
| ADVANCED PHYSICAL THERAPY & BALANCE REHABILITATION LLC | TACOMA |
| AARON PITNEY | TACOMA |
| STEVE FELLER | TACOMA |
| ANDREW HWANG | TACOMA |
| KARL MCCOWEN | TACOMA |
| JEROME LEE | TACOMA |
| SUSAN MILBACH | TACOMA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| DOWNTOWN UTILITIES IMPROVEMENT | TACOMA |
| ACCESS TO CITY WATERWAY INVESTMENT PROPE | TACOMA |
| MILGARD MANUFACTURING INC TACOMA PULTRUS | TACOMA |
| REGAL LOGISTICS TRANSSHIPPING & LOGISTIC | TACOMA |
| SCHUBERT DALE | TACOMA |
| RICK SEXTON DRUMS | TACOMA |
| TACOMA PORT MARINE VW DR | TACOMA |
| TIDERUNNER INC TACOMA | TACOMA |
💰 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 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 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 | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Tacoma, WA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| PUYALLUP VALLEY TAXI | 1128a1 |
| WASHINGTON DENTAL HEALTH CTR | 1128a1 |
| JOHN AMENS | 1128b4 |
| ROBIN ANDERS | 1128a1 |
| ANNA BAILEY | 1128a2 |
| SHARON BATISTE | 1128b4 |
| JANICE BEECHUM | 1128a2 |
| DEBI BEGALLIA | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Tacoma, WA
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Commencement Bank | Tacoma |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from WA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Seattle restaurant owner pleads guilty to failing to pay over employment taxes of more than $1.4 million
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Kent, Washington, resident pleads guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization
Jul 22, 2026
doj_news
Coeur d’Alene Physician Sentenced to 40 Months Imprisonment and $1.25 Million in Restitution for Involvement in Fraudulent Telemedicine Fraud Scheme
Jul 22, 2026
doj_news
Former Rhode Island resident sentenced to 15 years in prison for massive international drug smuggling attempt
Jul 17, 2026
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Seattle real estate investor sentenced to 20 months in prison for $4.7 million tax evasion scheme
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Former Fall City, Washington, resident sentenced to nine years in prison for possession of images of child sexual abuse
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Two sentenced in connection with drug trafficking in Seattle’s International District and homeless encampments along I-5
Jul 16, 2026
doj_news
Sex offender who failed to register and absconded from community supervision sentenced for illegal gun possession
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Pair convicted for scheme to defraud seriously ill veterans by calling medical facilities to steal personal information
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Admitted Leader of La Nuestra Familia Prison Gang Sentenced to 10 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl from his Prison Cell
Jul 13, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 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 Tacoma
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Stabbing at high school in Tacoma, Washington leaves 6 injured
Five Tacoma high school students and an adult security guard were injured in a stabbing Thursday afternoon during an “altercation” at Foss High School, police said. All six were ho…
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All lanes of northbound I-5 in Tacoma open after multiple-vehicle crash, fire
The Washington State Patrol says all lanes of northbound I-5 in Tacoma are open after a two-semi and three-car crash on Friday.
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Court halts Washington's health inspection of Tacoma detention center after GEO Group appeal
A U.S. appeals court temporarily halted state health inspectors from entering a Tacoma ICE facility amid legal battles over access following numerous complaints.
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When will Tacoma Narrows Bridge reopen? Eastbound lanes remain closed after emergency response in Gig Harbor
Authorities have not provided a reopening timeline after police shut down the eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge to respond to a person in crisis.
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No more direct buses between Tacoma and UW Seattle, Sound Transit says
Express bus service between the Tacoma Dome and the University of Washington’s Seattle campus is coming to an end later this summer.
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Chemical reaction? How Tacoma, Washington became the serial-killer capitol of America
See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google In 1996, Jack Spillman (a k a the Werewolf Butcher) confessed to murdering three people, two of the…
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World Cup was a missed opportunity to improve Tacoma’s public space | Opinion
Reading about Renton’s Legacy Square made me wonder what Tacoma could have built if we viewed the World Cup through the same lens. | Opinion ...
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UW Tacoma plans $115M housing project as it prepares to double enrollment to 10,000
The urban university that revitalized downtown Tacoma is tackling decades-old growing pains as it builds itself into a residential campus with hopes of reaching a 10,000-student en…