BALTIMORE COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
17/24
Baltimore County gets a B.
Maryland PIA gives 30 days for response — among the slowest graded — but the Judiciary Case Search is the strongest unified statewide free public court records search of any state. MDEC e-filing mandatory in most counties.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Baltimore County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-14 14:24 UTC · SCORE 17/24
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- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 14:15 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-14 14:15 UTC]
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Live · FBI Most Wanted · MD Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MD field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
SHAARE TEFILA SYNAGOGUE VANDALISM
Wanted
TRACEY KIRKPATRICK
Wanted
VLADISLAV YEVGENYEVICH BOROVKOV
Wanted
WILLIAM BRADFORD BISHOP, JR.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MD
Children Missing From Maryland (Statewide)
Active Maryland cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Isabella Bonnell (MD)
Arian Twigg (MD)
Jamel Randall (MD)
Nasiah Stallings (MD)
Chester Fitchett (MD)
Kimari Capel (MD)
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 Maryland Court Cases
Most recent Maryland court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16359 | Wanda Laquita Garner and Terrill Garner | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16358 | Touchstone Logistics LLC | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16356 | Brandon Quinton Hawkins | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16357 | Kelice Hunt | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16355 | Andrew Jacob Risher and Abigail Rose Risher | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16353 | Linda A. Harris | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16354 | Noel E. Fullerton | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16351 | Candace C. Pilson | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16352 | Sherwin M. Manzon and Analiza A. Manzon | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-14821 | Tabatha Sobczak | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16349 | Kimberly A Isdell | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16350 | Mai Lewis | 06/12/2026 |
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where can I find information on which cities have the highest crime rates in Maryland?▼
For Maryland city crime rates, use the Maryland Statistical Analysis Center at https://goccp.maryland.gov/msac/, which publishes annual Crime in Maryland reports with city-by-city UCR data. The FBI Crime Data Explorer at https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/ provides comparable data nationally. Historically, Baltimore City has had the highest violent crime rate in Maryland, with high rates also in Salisbury, Cambridge, and Cumberland. Local police departments publish their own monthly stats; for Baltimore City, see https://www.baltimorepolice.org/crime-stats. Maryland Public Information Act (MD Code GP §4-101) governs disclosure. Sources: MD MSAC (https://goccp.maryland.gov/msac/), FBI Crime Data Explorer (https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/).
How do I run a background check in Baltimore?▼
Baltimore-area background checks run through Maryland Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Central Repository (https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/cjis.shtml) — $18 (criminal history) + $20 (state fingerprint) + $15 (FBI) = total $53 typical. Statute: Md. Crim. Proc. §10-201 et seq. (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcp§ion=10-201). Live scan vendors via CJIS approved list (https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint/MdLiveScanLocations.shtml). Baltimore Police records (https://www.baltimorepolice.org/transparency/maryland-public-information-act). Baltimore County Police (https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/). Court records: Maryland Judiciary Case Search (https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/) — free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Maryland Public Information Act (GP §4-101). Ban-the-box: Md. Code Lab. & Empl. §3-1402.
How do I check if someone is in custody in Maryland?▼
To check if someone is in custody in Maryland, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services inmate locator at https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/inmate/ shows current state-prison detainees. For local jail detainees, contact the County Sheriff or Detention Center: Baltimore City at https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/agencies/bcdc.shtml, Baltimore County at https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/, Montgomery County at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cor/, Prince George's County at https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. MD Public Information Act (MD Code GP §4-101) governs disclosure of inmate roster data. Sources: MD DPSCS (https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/), Federal BOP (https://www.bop.gov/).
Where do recent arrests show up in Elkton?▼
For recent arrests in Elkton, MD (Cecil County), contact the Elkton Police Department at 100 Railroad Avenue, Elkton, MD 21921 (410-398-4200), or the Cecil County Sheriff's Office at 107 Chesapeake Boulevard, Elkton, MD 21921 (410-996-5500). The Cecil County Detention Center inmate roster is at https://www.ccgov.org/government/sheriff. Maryland Public Information Act (MD Code GP §4-101) makes adult arrest reports public; submit a written records request. Court charges tied to arrests are searchable on Maryland Judiciary Case Search at https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/. Sources: Cecil County (https://www.ccgov.org/), MD Courts (https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/).
How can I find out if there was an incident in a particular location?▼
To find out if there was an incident in a particular location in Severn, MD (Anne Arundel County), contact the Anne Arundel County Police Department at 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108 (410-222-8050). The AACPD daily blotter is published online at https://www.aacounty.org/police-department/. For specific addresses or dates, file a Maryland Public Information Act (PIA) request at https://www.aacounty.org/pia. Standard fees apply for copies. Court charges tied to incidents are searchable on Maryland Judiciary Case Search at https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/. MD PIA (MD Code, GP §4-101) governs disclosure. Sources: AACPD (https://www.aacounty.org/police-department/), MD Courts (https://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/).
Where can I find the history of Maryland's flooding problems?▼
For Maryland's flooding history, the Maryland Department of the Environment at https://mde.maryland.gov/ tracks flood data and floodplain maps; the Maryland Emergency Management Agency at https://mema.maryland.gov/ documents disaster declarations. The NOAA National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office at https://www.weather.gov/lwx/ archives historical flood events. The U.S. Geological Survey at https://www.usgs.gov/ tracks streamflow and flood frequency. Major historical floods include Hurricane Agnes (1972), the 'Great Flood' of 1936, Tropical Storm Eloise (1975), and the Ellicott City flash floods (2016, 2018). FEMA flood maps are at https://msc.fema.gov/. Maryland Public Information Act (MD Code GP §4-101) governs disclosure of state records. Sources: MD MEMA (https://mema.maryland.gov/), NOAA NWS (https://www.weather.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Baltimore County, MD
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 · Baltimore County, MD · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MD
.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 (MD)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MD
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MD
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MD
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MD
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MD) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| MEDRANO CHRISTIAN | 2026-05-22 | Montgomery County Police |
| MYERS EKATERINA | 2026-05-22 | Montgomery County Police |
| PHILLIPS TIMOTHY | 2026-05-22 | Montgomery County Police |
| PACHECO CHRISTOPHER | 2026-05-22 | Montgomery County Police |
| SOTO ISRAEL | 2026-05-22 | Montgomery County Police |
| RIVERA TREJO SALOME | 2026-05-21 | Montgomery County Police |
| COOPER CONRAD | 2026-05-21 | Montgomery County Police |
| AKBARI ZUHAL | 2026-05-21 | Montgomery County Police |
| SLIWIAK MATTHEW | 2026-05-21 | Montgomery County Police |
| KAMAVU GERY | 2026-05-21 | Montgomery County Police |
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (MD) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ADR LLC | CUMBERLAND |
| AZAR/FILIPOV MD PA | SALISBURY |
| J KIM RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PA | CUMBERLAND |
| ROBERT NEE | BETHESDA |
| WESTERN MD PET IMAGING LLC | CUMBERLAND |
| HOWARD GILMER | DERWOOD |
| THOMAS BENSINGER | GREENBELT |
| SUSAN BEHEN | BALTIMORE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| INWOOD MAINTENANCE SHOP | BALTIMORE |
| SUNOCO SERVICE STATION | BALTIMORE |
| E S M CORP | BALTIMORE |
| NTB 577 | CATONSVILLE |
| HOMEWOOD HOUSE | BALTIMORE |
| NEIGHBORCARE - SINAI | BALTIMORE |
| FOSTER BROS INC | MONKTON |
| MT VISTA REGIONAL PARK |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MD) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | LJ Ross Associates | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Written notification about debt |
| 2026-05-20 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (MD) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ABUNDANT LIFE CENTER, INC | 1128b2 |
| ADVANCED CLINICAL ASSOCIATES | 1128a1 |
| ARG ASSOCIATES | 1128a1 |
| AUTOMATED BILLING SERVICES | 1128b7 |
| BODY ENERGETICS, INC | 1128b8 |
| CARDIOTEL, INC | 1128b7 |
| CHU AND CHU, INC | 1128a1 |
| CPM CORPORATION | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (MD) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 7
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Farmers and Merchants Bank | Upperco |
| The Harbor Bank of Maryland | Baltimore |
| Rosedale Bank | Nottingham |
| Homewood Federal Savings Bank | Baltimore |
| Eastern Savings Bank, FSB | Hunt Valley |
| BayVanguard Bank | Baltimore |
| CFG Bank | Lutherville |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MD state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
New Jersey Co-Conspirator Sentenced for Role in Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Loans Guaranteed by the Small Business Administration
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Convicted Felon Indicted for Firearm Charges Stemming From Domestic-Violence Incident
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Maryland Man Indicted for Assaulting TSA Security Officers at Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Jun 4, 2026
doj_news
Maryland Man Sentenced for Role in HSTF Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Conspiracy Case
Jun 2, 2026
doj_news
Baltimore Men Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison for Roles in Deadly Carjacking
Jun 2, 2026
FBI Field Office
Baltimore Men Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison for Roles in Deadly Carjacking
Jun 2, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Jun 12, 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 Baltimore County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Baltimore County Police Department partners with Special Olympics Maryland for 40th Torch Run
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In Baltimore County, Republican General Assembly candidates battle – in court
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Student handcuffed after Doritos bag mistaken for a gun by school’s AI security system
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Meet the Democrats running for Baltimore County Executive
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Bill signed in Maryland allows for to-go cocktails in Baltimore County
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