SUTTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Sutton 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 Sutton.
COMPUTED 2026-06-18 08:34 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 · 2026-06-18 08:27 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 08:27 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 08:27 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-18 08:27 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 · 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.
Morgan Cantrell (WV)
Ataysheon Smith (WV)
Kaleigh Maracle (WV)
Kendall Bryan (WV)
Charnayjia Peterkin (WV)
Victor Shoemaker (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 |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00026 | Citizens Financial Corp. et al v. Travelers Casualty And Surety Company of America | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00081 | Factory Mutual Insurane Company v. BARTON MALOW BUILDERS, LLC et al | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-ap-05002 | Keaton v. Jeyeco, LLC | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-50050 | Clifford Taylor Lee, II | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-50049 | Kimberly Dawn Lilly | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20151 | John Adam Ramsey and Brianna Lynn Ramsey | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-50051 | Robert Wesley Hedrick and Donna Keffer Hedrick | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-ap-00018 | Tedrow et al v. A & B AUTO SALES, INC. et al | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-00008-1 | USA v. Dennison | 06/17/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-00019-1 | USA v. Black, et al | 06/17/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00033-1 | USA v. Dennison | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00070 | Finnell et al v. J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgue et al | 06/17/2026 |
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 Sutton, 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 · Sutton, 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 Sutton, WV
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| BRAXTON HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC | SUTTON |
| ARTURO SABIO | SUTTON |
| COMMUNITY CARE OF WEST VIRGINIA INC | SUTTON |
| CYNTHIA VINCENT | SUTTON |
| LAURA MARPLE | SUTTON |
| BRAXTON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH | SUTTON |
| J2 OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | SUTTON |
| CHARLES ROBERTSON | SUTTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| #6951-00, FLATWOODS, WEST VIRGINIA | SUTTON |
| JOHN SKIDMORE TRUCK STOP | SUTTON |
| ROBINSON SALES & SERVICES, INC | SUTTON |
| LLOYD HALL | SUTTON |
| SUTTON LAKE, BEE RUN RECREATION AREA | SUTTON |
| JAMES W & NINA JO HARLEY | SUTTON |
| HIGH VIEW ESTATES | SUTTON |
| NANCY MACE | SUTTON |
💰 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 2
City of Sutton, WV
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| MOUNTAINEER DATA PROCESSING, I | 1128a1 |
| KIMBERLY AYERS | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Sutton, WV
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from WV state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Mercer County Woman Pleads Guilty to $175,731.31 Fraud Scheme Targeting Federal Veterans Health Care Benefits
Jun 17, 2026
doj_news
Kanawha County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crimes in West Virginia and Kansas
Jun 15, 2026
doj_news
Mineral County Home Center of Drug Trafficking Operation, Occupant Sentenced to Prison
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Former National Park Service Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Property
Jun 10, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey Receives Honorary West Virginia Golden Horseshoe Award
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
17.5 Year Federal Prison Sentence for Wetzel County Man Who Stockpiled Hundreds of Images of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Jun 9, 2026
Federal Circuit
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Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor demands immediate action from governors on unemployment insurance fraud
Jun 17, 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 Sutton
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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West Virginia alleges Apple failed to detect, report child sexual abuse material
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Court case explores basis of West Virginia National Guard deployment to D.C.
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