YORK COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
York County gets a B.
Maine FOAA gives 5 business days with the Public Access Ombudsman for advisory opinions. Booking photos public. eCourts e-filing rollout still in progress — courts criterion takes a partial credit.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for York County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-16 07:09 UTC · SCORE 17/24
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FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
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- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-16 07:09 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-16 07:09 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-16 07:09 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 · ME Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the ME field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · ME
Children Missing From Maine (Statewide)
Active Maine cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Robert Desmond (ME)
Stefanie Damron (ME)
Ayla Reynolds (ME)
Mary Hembree (ME)
Cathy Moulton (ME)
Kurt Newton (ME)
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 Maine Court Cases
Most recent Maine court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00199 | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. BESSETTE | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00099 | COMICLINK INC v. WAY | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-00266 | MOYER v. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00271 | GEORGE v. PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00255 | GABLER v. CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:23-cr-00032-1 | USA v. WEBSTER | 06/15/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00229 | COAST TO COAST ENGINEERING SERVICES INC v. RL ENGINEERING INC et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00057-1 | USA v. JONES | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mc-00246 | SPLIETHOFF TRANSPORT B.V. v. PHYTO-CHARTER INC | 06/12/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00052-2 | USA v. TRACY et al | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-00172-1 | USA v. HARMON | 06/11/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-00186 | HUTCHINS v. UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 06/11/2026 |
Cities in York County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
What's the source for arrest records in Old Orchard Beach?▼
Old Orchard Beach, ME (York County) arrest records: Old Orchard Beach Police Department (https://oobpd.com/) — public via Maine FOAA (1 M.R.S. §401-410). York County Sheriff (https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/sheriff-s-office) for inmate. Statewide criminal history: Maine SBI (https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/sbi/) — name-based public CHRI $31 online (https://www5.informe.org/online/pcr/). Statute 16 M.R.S. §703-708 (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/16/title16ch3sec0.html). Court records: Maine Judicial Branch (https://www.courts.maine.gov/) docket search. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Maine FOAA. Portland Press Herald (https://www.pressherald.com/) for regional blotter.
How do I search property ownership in Springvale?▼
Springvale is a village within the City of Sanford (York County, Maine), so property records come from the Sanford Assessor's Office and the York County Registry of Deeds. Sanford Assessing (https://www.sanfordmaine.org/departments/assessing/index.php, 919 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073, 207-324-9115, assess@sanfordmaine.org) maintains parcel-level ownership, tax maps, valuations, and exemption status. The interactive Sanford GIS/parcel viewer is at https://www.axisgis.com/sanfordme/ - free public access by owner name, address, or parcel ID. The Vision Government Solutions Maine database (https://www.vgsi.com/maine-online-database/) hosts Sanford's online assessment data. For deeds, mortgages, and recorded chain-of-title, use the York County Registry of Deeds (https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/registry-of-deeds, 45 Kennebunk Road, Alfred, ME 04002, 207-324-1576). Online deed search is free at the York County eRecording portal (linked from the Registry page); certified copies are 2 dollars first page plus 1 dollar each additional, plus 1 dollar certification per Maine Title 33 section 751. The Sanford Tax Collector (https://www.sanfordmaine.org/departments/treasurer_tax_collector/index.php) shows current property tax balances. Maine's Freedom of Access Act (1 M.R.S. section 408-A) opens these records to public inspection.
What's the source for arrest records in Waterville?▼
Arrest records in Waterville, ME (Kennebec County) come from the Waterville Police Department at 10 Colby Street, Waterville, ME 04901 (207-680-4700). Maine Freedom of Access Act (1 M.R.S. §401) makes adult arrest reports public; submit a written records request. The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office at 125 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330 (207-623-3614) handles county-level arrests. The Maine State Police State Bureau of Identification at https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/sbi provides statewide criminal history (free for own record at https://www5.informe.org/online/pcr/, $31). Court charges are at https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/. Sources: Waterville PD (https://www.waterville-me.gov/245/Police-Department), ME State Police (https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/).
Where do I check the status of a citation in Maine?▼
To check the status of a traffic citation in Maine, use the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles online services at https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/ or the Maine Judicial Branch case search at https://courts.maine.gov/. Traffic citations are typically heard in District Court. The Violations Bureau handles civil violations and waivers at https://courts.maine.gov/courts/traffic/index.html. Driver records, including citations, are restricted under federal DPPA (18 U.S.C. §2721); the licensed driver can order their own driving record from BMV for $7. The Maine Judicial Branch is at 1 Court Street, Augusta, ME 04330 (207-822-0792). Sources: Maine BMV (https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/), Maine Courts (https://courts.maine.gov/).
Where do I find voter registration info in Maine?▼
To find voter registration info in Maine, use the Maine Voter Information Lookup at https://absenteeballotrequest.sos.maine.gov/ (visible to the voter for their own record) or the Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions at https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/. Voter registration is processed by the local Registrar of Voters in your municipality. Maine has same-day registration. The Voter File (with names, addresses, party, voting history) is available to political parties, candidates, and qualified researchers under M.R.S. Title 21-A §196-A. The Maine Secretary of State office is at 148 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 (207-624-7650). Sources: Maine SOS (https://www.maine.gov/sos/), Maine Voter Lookup (https://www1.maine.gov/).
How do I run a background check in Maine?▼
To run a background check in Maine, the Maine State Police State Bureau of Identification at https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/ offers a public name-based criminal history search at https://www5.informe.org/online/pcr/ for $31. For fingerprint-based checks (required for many licenses), use a state-approved IdentoGO location. The Maine Courts public case search is at https://www.courts.maine.gov/ecourts/. Maine Freedom of Access Act (1 M.R.S. §401) governs disclosure. Employment screening must comply with the FCRA and Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 §784. Sources: Maine SBI (https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/sbi), Maine Courts (https://courts.maine.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for York County, ME
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 · York County, ME · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for ME
.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 (ME)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in ME
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in ME
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in ME
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for ME
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (ME) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MICHELLE DIAZ | KITTERY |
| MICHELLE BACHTEL | BELFAST |
| JAMES FAIRFIELD | LITCHFIELD |
| CARL GROVE | BRUNSWICK |
| REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AT LUBEC | LUBEC |
| KIMBERLY CLARK | GORHAM |
| LEE RICHHEIMER | WELLS |
| LISA HOWARD | SCARBOROUGH |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| PERSONAL TOUCH CATERING | |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS #705467 | BIDDEFORD |
| KITTERY POINT YACHT YARD | ELIOT |
| DSM METAL FABRICATION, INC. | BIDDEFORD |
| WINDSONG CAMPGROUND - PARSONSFIELD | |
| HARTLEY HOLLY SPILL P-624-2018 | SANFORD |
| COUNTRY MEADOW APARTMENTS | WELLS |
| CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS | OGUNQUIT |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (ME) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| BETTER HEALTH CARE, INC | 1128a1 |
| INDEPENDENT HOMECARE, INC | 1128a1 |
| NORTON CHIROPRACTIC CENTER | 1128b8 |
| SEACOAST SLEEP SOLUTIONS, INC | 1128a1 |
| TIKES ENTERPRISES LTD | 1128b8 |
| SAMUEL ABBOTT | 1128b4 |
| ABDIRASHID AHMED | 1128a1 |
| CARLOS AHUMADA | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (ME) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Kennebunk Savings Bank | Kennebunk |
| Partners Bank of New England | Sanford |
| Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution | Saco |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from ME state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Illegal Alien from England Pleads Guilty to Entering the US Without Inspection and Lying to Federal Investigators
Jun 8, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor secures federal court order requiring 4 Washington-based restaurants to pay $750K in wages, damages to 42 workers
Jun 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 York County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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FBI, York County deputies aid California search warrant in Maine; no arrests made
WATERBORO (WGME) -- Nearly a week after an hours-long search at a home on Main Street in Waterboro that drew a large law enforcement presence, new details are emerging about what h…
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Kennebunkport officers pass the torch in Arundel | County Report
The Law Enforcement Torch Run begins in York County and makes its way to Orono, where the Maine Special Olympics Summer Games are held.
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Maine sheriff candidate accused of colluding with incumbent at surreal hearing
David Corbett, the Republican candidate for York County sheriff, walks up to a table while former state Rep. Heidi Sampson, R-Alfred, is testifying at a hearing on his candidacy in…
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York County bids farewell to Major Kathryn Mone, Strafford County’s new sheriff
ALFRED, Maine — When Kathryn Mone arrived at the York County Sheriff’s Office in April 2023 it was just at the right time, both for the agency and for her. The York County Sheriff’…