MONONGALIA COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Monongalia 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 Monongalia County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-06 13:42 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)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-06 13:42 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-06 13:42 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-06 13:42 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-06 13:42 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)
Samuel Haren (WV)
Kendall Bryan (WV)
Charnayjia Peterkin (WV)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent West Virginia Court Cases
Most recent West Virginia court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-00113 | UMB Bank, N.A. v. Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. | 06/05/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-00056 | Lopez v. Yihun et al | 06/05/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00065 | Munye v. United States Department of State et al | 06/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20141 | Aurvil Richmond Young | 06/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-60034 | David Allan Starcher and Tami Layne Starcher | 06/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-bk-60042 | Maria Dennice Lemus | 06/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-bk-00402 | Noah Ryan Dupree | 06/05/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00043 | Cornerstone Restoration Services LLC et al v. Brock Logistics LLC et al | 06/05/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00025 | Copper et al v. Mountain Valley Bank, N.A. et al | 06/05/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00022 | Redden-Wood & Associates, Inc. v. First Insurance Funding | 06/05/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00005-1 | USA v. Moore | 06/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-bk-20111 | Gideon Dee Williamson, IV | 06/05/2026 |
Cities in Monongalia County
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Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I run a background check in Morgantown?▼
To run a background check on someone in Morgantown, West Virginia (Monongalia County), use both state and local sources. The official statewide criminal-history check is from the West Virginia State Police Criminal Identification Bureau (https://wvsp.wv.gov/about/Pages/CIB.aspx, 725 Jefferson Road, South Charleston, WV 25309, 304-746-2230). Submit fingerprints (Live Scan or rolled cards), name/DOB, photo ID, and 18 dollars fee for a state-level WV-only check; FBI fingerprint check 17 dollars additional. Personal records (Right of Access under W. Va. Code section 15-2-24) require notarized application. For court-charged cases, search the West Virginia Judiciary E-Access portal at https://eaccess.courtswv.gov/ - free, returns case number, charges, parties, and disposition for Monongalia County circuit, family, and magistrate filings. The Monongalia County Sheriff's Office (https://www.monsheriff.com/, 116 Walnut Street, Morgantown, WV 26505, 304-291-7260) provides incident reports under WV FOIA (W. Va. Code section 29B-1-1). Morgantown Police (https://morgantownpd.com/, 300 Spruce Street, 304-284-7522) handles city arrest reports. Federal/employment FCRA-compliant vendors (Sterling, Checkr, GoodHire) pull WVSP plus federal sources. WV DOC Offender Search at https://apps.wv.gov/OIS/OffenderSearch/RJA/Offender/Search covers prison/probation; the WV Sex Offender Registry is at https://apps.wv.gov/StatePolice/SexOffender/.
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 Monongalia 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 · Monongalia 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 |
|---|---|
| SCOTT NAEGELE | CHARLESTON |
| PAUL HUNTER | CHARLESTON |
| DAVID THOMAS | SCOTT DEPOT |
| PLEASANT VALLEY HOSPITAL, INC | POINT PLEASANT |
| SANDRA COTTLE | CHARLESTON |
| WEBSTER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | WEBSTER SPRINGS |
| ROBERT HEAVNER | PARKERSBURG |
| THOMAS HERRMANN | VIENNA |
💰 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 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Citizens Bank of Morgantown, Inc. | Morgantown |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from WV state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Illegal Alien from Honduras Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced for Federal Immigration Crime
Jun 2, 2026
doj_news
Repeat Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
Jun 1, 2026
doj_news
Fayette County Man Sentenced to More than 12 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime
Jun 1, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Gives Final Approval to Order Against Illuminate Settling Allegations It Failed to Secure Students’ Personal Data
Jun 5, 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 Monongalia County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting in Sabraton, W. Va. - The Daily Athenaeum
Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting in Sabraton, W. Va. The Daily Athenaeum
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UPDATE: Deputies release details of shootout at Sabraton CVS
According to an email from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the Sabraton CVS at around 9:25 a.m. after receiving a report that a person with an active …
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Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department arrests Morgantown woman for alleged DUI in fatal wreck - WAJR
Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department arrests Morgantown woman for alleged DUI in fatal wreck WAJR
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UPDATE: More details released after officer-involved shooting at CVS in Mon County - WDTV 5
UPDATE: More details released after officer-involved shooting at CVS in Mon County WDTV 5
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MCSD warrant investigation leads to shooting at Sabraton CVS - dominionpost.com
MCSD warrant investigation leads to shooting at Sabraton CVS dominionpost.com
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U.S. Marshals arrest man accused of murdering his wife in Mon County - WBOY.com
U.S. Marshals arrest man accused of murdering his wife in Mon County WBOY.com
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Ohio man wanted for murder arrested in Monongalia County - My Buckhannon
Ohio man wanted for murder arrested in Monongalia County My Buckhannon
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U.S. Marshals in Monongalia County arrest man wanted for wife's murder in Ohio - WCHS
U.S. Marshals in Monongalia County arrest man wanted for wife's murder in Ohio WCHS