FOSTER · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Foster 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 Foster.
COMPUTED 2026-07-15 22:10 UTC · SCORE 17/24
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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 · 2026-07-15 21:58 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-15 21:58 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-15 21:58 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-15 21:58 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.
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-00491 | Donna Leigh Sibray | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-00492 | Glen Daniel Trader and Tina Marie Trader | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-00103-1 | USA v. Pitcock | 07/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:24-cr-00017-1 | USA v. Swartz | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-30210 | Daniel Mason Green | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-bk-00490 | Frank J Rice, Sr and Deborah A Rice | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-ap-00030 | Controlled Chaos Energy Services, LLC v. Commercial Funding, Inc. et al | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-00139 | Bowie v. United States of America et al | 07/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:23-cr-00005-1 | USA v. Oliverio | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-00140 | Montgomery v. MacFarland et al | 07/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00098 | Dillman v. Meta Platforms, Inc et al | 07/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-00487 | Logan Tyler Hammond | 07/14/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of West Virginia
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of West Virginia. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
Is there a way to search arrest warrants in West Virginia?▼
To search arrest warrants in West Virginia, contact the local sheriff or police where the warrant was issued. The West Virginia State Police hold the statewide CIB warrant database, restricted to law enforcement; individuals must check by phone with the issuing court or agency. Many counties post most-wanted lists (e.g., Kanawha County Sheriff at https://www.kanawhasheriff.us/, Cabell County at https://www.cabellsheriff.com/). Court bench warrants appear in the WV Judiciary public access at https://www.courtswv.gov/. West Virginia FOIA (W.Va. Code §29B-1) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an active investigation. Sources: WVSP (https://www.dps.wv.gov/lep/), WV Courts (https://www.courtswv.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Foster, 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 · Foster, 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
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Foster, WV
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER MATTHEWS | FOSTER |
| SARAH DOLIN | FOSTER |
| SHERRY DILLON | FOSTER |
| CARRIE FIELDS | FOSTER |
| RHONDA PRICE | FOSTER |
| JAMES WALLACE | FOSTER |
| REBECCA MCCLOUD | FOSTER |
| AMBER BALENTINE | FOSTER |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #18328 | FOSTER |
| FOSTER AUTO SERVICE | FOSTER |
| AMBER RASHAEL FOSTER | FOSTER |
| ROBERT JACKSON | FOSTER |
| APPALACHIAN BOTANICAL COMPANY, LLC | FOSTER |
| BIAS, DARRELL | FOSTER |
| BOONE RECYLCING CENTER | FOSTER |
| DICKIE A. JUDY | FOSTER |
💰 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
Oklahoma Man Admits to Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting RED - Regional Economic Development Partnership
Jul 14, 2026
doj_news
Detroit Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Multiple Felony Drug Crimes in Huntington-Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Case
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
United States Reaches $4.17 Million Civil Settlement and Three-Year Compliance Agreement with West Virginia University Health System Over Controlled Substance Violations
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Former College Basketball Player Charged with Defrauding Victims of $2.2 Million
Jul 6, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Approves Final Order Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supplements for Kids and Teens
Jul 15, 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 Foster
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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McCuskey says his office will continue to fight foster care lawsuit at U.S. District Court level
State Attorney General J.B. McCuskey says his office will continue its fight against a lawsuit that takes aim at the state’s foster care system. J.B. McCuskey The foster care lawsu…
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Judge says no more delay in West Virginia foster care lawsuit
A federal judge says there will be no more delay in a class action lawsuit over West Virginia’s foster care system that was first filed in 2019. Joseph Goodwin U.S. District Judge …
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AG’s office wants to pause WV foster kids’ lawsuit against state, seeks U.S. Supreme Court review
The West Virginia Attorney General’s office is seeking to pause a sweeping lawsuit brought by foster children against the state while attorneys ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh …
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Federal judge denies W.Va. request to delay foster care lawsuit
The federal judge presiding over a class action lawsuit challenging conditions in West Virginia’s foster care system denied a request by state officials to pause the case while see…
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Infant reportedly in W.Va. foster care found dead; Morrisey says state working hard on CPS reform
After a 4-month-old baby in West Virginia foster care died last week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey had no information to share with reporters on Monday about the case but ...
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West Virginia seeks U.S. Supreme Court review to halt ‘systemic’ foster care lawsuit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia child welfare officials are seeking a stay of proceedings in a long-running lawsuit concerning the state’s foster care system following an appeals court …
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I’m a foster parent. Here’s what West Virginia’s foster children lose when schools close.
My brother spent part of his teenage years in foster care. It wasn’t a simple situation, but he landed with a placement where someone genuinely cared about him. That person helped …
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West Virginia joins federal foster care initiative
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WOWK) — The Mountain State is officially joining a federal program to help ensure the safety and well-being of kids in foster care. West Virginia Governor Patrick…