MCDOWELL COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Mcdowell County 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 Mcdowell County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-31 23:09 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 · 2026-07-31 22:55 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 22:55 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 22:55 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 22:55 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 2:26-bk-20198 | Chad Kelly Spencer and Lisa Renee Spencer | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20199 | Shane Alan Greathouse and April Lynn Greathouse | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20200 | James Lee Richards | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20201 | Thomas Michael Marsh | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20202 | Kaley Marie Martin | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-00543 | Sheila Marie Davis | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-00545 | Rebecca Ann Butler | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-00547 | Timothy Mark Williams and Linda Lee Williams | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-00544 | Shawn P. Kearns and Christie K. Kearns | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-bk-00546 | Aric B. Beihl | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-00548 | Joseph William Brown, Sr | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20197 | Dennis Creed Browning, Sr. and Leslie Diane Browning | 07/31/2026 |
Cities in Mcdowell County
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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 Mcdowell County, 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 · Mcdowell County, 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
Statewide (WV) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| NATALIE LOWE | 25708 |
| VICKIE BLANKENSHIP | ACCOVILLE |
| TANA COMPTON | ACCOVILLE |
| KIMBERLY BIAS | ACCOVILLE |
| AMANDA GRIMMETT | ACCOVILLE |
| MEGAN MULLINS | ACCOVILLE |
| JACKLIN RATLIFF | ACCOVILLE |
| BRANDI LAWS | ACCOVILLE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SAMMYS MOBIL SERVICE | IAEGER |
| CACTUS RIDGE | SQUIRE |
| UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| CITY OF GARY | GARY |
| LOCKHART'S WASH & WAX | IAEGER |
| BLUESTONE INDUSTRIES TRUCK SHOP | KEYSTONE |
| GEORGIA PACIFIC CORP | IAEGER |
| OOZLEY BRANCH ROAD, S324-52-16 | BRADSHAW |
💰 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 8
Statewide (WV) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| BROOKLYN COMPREHENSIVE CARE ME | 1128b8 |
| EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS | 1128b8 |
| GROUP II MEDICAL SUPPORTS, LLC | 1128b7 |
| HHCH HEALTH CARE INC | 1128b8 |
| HOUSTON A LEWIS, D D S, INC | 1128a1 |
| MED-CARE DISTRIBUTORS, INC | 1128a1 |
| MED-CARE DISTRIBUTORS, INC | 1128b7 |
| MOUNTAINEER DATA PROCESSING, I | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (WV) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Pioneer Community Bank, Inc. | Iaeger |
| MCNB Bank and Trust Co. | Welch |
🏛️ 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
Statements on the Grant of Early Termination of the FTC’s Investigation of IonQ’s Proposed Acquisition of SkyWater
Jul 31, 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 Mcdowell County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Death in Welch being investigated by McDowell County Sheriff’s Office
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man in the Welch area of McDowell County. According to a post on the McDowell Coun…
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Multiple people arrested after McDowell County Sheriff’s Office prevents contraband from being introduced to FCI McDowell
Multiple people were arrested after an attempt to introduce contraband to FCI McDowell was stopped by the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office. According to a post on the ...
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2 dead after flash floods inundate West Virginia; National Guard deployed
Torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues. The state's governor said some resi…
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National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses
Torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues. The state's governor said Wednesday…
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Six GOP-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to DC as White House escalates police takeover
The Republican governors of West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee announced they will send National Guard troops to Washington, DC, in an escala…