RIDGEWAY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Ridgeway gets a B.
West Virginia FOIA gives 5 business days. Public booking-photo default with regional jail rosters. Drag is courts: e-filing rollout incomplete and no unified case search.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Ridgeway.
COMPUTED 2026-07-31 12:09 UTC · SCORE 17/24
Live data · checked just now
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 · 2026-07-31 12:01 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 12:01 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 12:01 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 12:01 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 · WV Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the WV field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · WV
Children Missing From West Virginia (Statewide)
Active West Virginia cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Keith Barker (WV)
Ataysheon Smith (WV)
Kaleigh Maracle (WV)
Victor Shoemaker (WV)
Michael Dillard (WV)
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 West Virginia Court Cases
Most recent West Virginia court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-00538 | Don Darrell Keeney | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-00539 | Derrick Mason Kesner | 07/30/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:24-cr-00009-1 | USA v. Alt | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-50065 | Victoria Brooke Schmidlapp | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20193 | Jerrery Carl Murray | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20194 | Sabrina Gabrielle Chambers | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20195 | Tania Lynn Shaffer | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20196 | Robert Henderson Flannery | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-00536 | Dennis Robert Heston | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-00537 | Michell Lynn Simpkins and William Franklin Simpkins, Jr. | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-00151 | Haught v. Hancock House, Ltd. et al | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-50064 | Jessica Nicole Mullins | 07/30/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Berkeley County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Berkeley County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do recent arrests show up in Berkeley?▼
Berkeley County, WV recent arrests: Berkeley County Sheriff (https://www.berkeleywv.org/874/Voter-Registration) — daily inmate roster, recent bookings. Martinsburg PD (https://www.cityofmartinsburg.org/213/Police) for city arrests. Statewide criminal history: WV State Police WSP-CIB (https://www.wvsp.gov/departments/criminalrecords/Pages/default.aspx) — $20 name-based, $50 fingerprint. WV Judiciary case search (http://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/online-resources.html). Statute W.Va. Code §15-2-24. FBI Identity History Summary $18. WV FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1). The Journal (Martinsburg) for regional blotter (https://www.journal-news.net/).
How do I find out if someone is divorced in Greenbrier?▼
To find out if someone is divorced in Greenbrier County, WV, contact the Greenbrier County Circuit Clerk at 912 N. Court Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901 (304-647-6626). Divorce decrees become public records once filed under W.Va. Code §29B-1-3, unless sealed. The WV Judiciary public access at https://www.courtswv.gov/ provides case search. The WV Vital Registration Office at https://dhhr.wv.gov/HSC/ also issues divorce verifications (one-line proof) for $12, covering 1968-present. Certified copies of decrees cost $1 per page at the Circuit Clerk. WV FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1) governs disclosure. Sources: Greenbrier County (https://greenbriercounty.net/), WV Courts (https://www.courtswv.gov/).
Where do I get an official criminal history report in West Virginia?▼
For an official criminal history report in West Virginia, the West Virginia State Police Criminal Identification Bureau at https://www.dps.wv.gov/lep/cib/ provides statewide criminal history. Submit a fingerprint card with $25 (state) plus $14.25 (FBI) to WVSP-CIB, 725 Jefferson Road, South Charleston, WV 25309 (304-746-2178). For employment, use authorized Live Scan vendors. Subjects can request their own record. Court records are free at https://www.courtswv.gov/. West Virginia FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: WV State Police CIB (https://www.dps.wv.gov/lep/cib/), WV Courts (https://www.courtswv.gov/).
What's the right place to search court cases in West Virginia?▼
To search court cases in West Virginia, the West Virginia Judiciary public access at https://www.courtswv.gov/ provides a county-by-county directory; West Virginia uses E-File Express for most counties. Free name and case-number search returns Circuit Court (felony, civil, family) and Magistrate Court (misdemeanor, traffic, small claims) records. The WV Supreme Court of Appeals records are at https://www.courtswv.gov/appellate-courts/supreme-court-of-appeals/about-the-court. The WV Administrative Office of the Courts is at 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304-558-0145). West Virginia FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1) governs disclosure. Sources: WV Courts (https://www.courtswv.gov/), WV AOC (https://www.courtswv.gov/).
Where can I find the disposition of a criminal case?▼
To find the disposition of a criminal case in Parkersburg, WV (Wood County), use the WV Judiciary public access at https://www.courtswv.gov/ for the Wood County Circuit and Magistrate Courts. Free name and case-number search returns final disposition (guilty, not guilty, dismissed, nolle prosequi), sentencing date, and sentence imposed. The Wood County Circuit Clerk is at 2 Government Square, Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304-424-1707). Certified copies of court documents cost about $1 per page plus $5 certification. WV FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded. Sources: WV Courts (https://www.courtswv.gov/), Wood County (https://www.woodcountywv.com/).
How do I look up a court case in West Virginia?▼
To look up a court case in West Virginia, the West Virginia Judiciary public access at https://www.courtswv.gov/ provides a county-by-county directory; West Virginia uses E-File Express for most counties. Free name and case-number search returns Circuit Court (felony, civil, family) and Magistrate Court (misdemeanor, traffic, small claims) records. The WV Supreme Court of Appeals records are at https://www.courtswv.gov/appellate-courts/supreme-court-of-appeals/about-the-court. The WV Administrative Office of the Courts is at 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25305 (304-558-0145). West Virginia FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1) governs disclosure. Sources: WV Courts (https://www.courtswv.gov/), WV AOC (https://www.courtswv.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Ridgeway, WV
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 · Ridgeway, WV · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for WV
.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 (WV)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in WV
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in WV
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in WV
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for WV
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 3
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| INWOOD-STONEWALL TRANSMISSION | RIDGEWAY |
| THE TOWNES OF RIDGEWAY | RIDGEWAY |
| SOUTH VILLAS | RIDGEWAY |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (WV) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-19 | EQUIFAX, INC. | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-19 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from WV state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
Jul 30, 2026
doj_news
United States Attorney Moore Capito to Hold Press Conference Following David Elliott Pritt Hearing
Jul 27, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank
Jul 30, 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 Ridgeway
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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