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Charged after an arrest by A D Mcdonald? 57.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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A D Mcdonald
Newport News
57.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
29.8%
Convicted
55
Cases
84th
Percentile
Top charge: Obstruction
55 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in A D Mcdonald's cases for your specific charge.

If A D Mcdonald filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 57.4% of their 55 cases were dismissed, and 29.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 84% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Obstruction (10 cases, 60.0% dismissed), followed by Public Intoxication (10 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 55 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Newport News District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving A D Mcdonald resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalAssault & Battery — 100.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 6 charges by case volume · Newport News · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Obstruction Guide 10 60.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 10 33.3%
Other 8 100.0%
Disorderly Conduct 6 50.0%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 100.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 80.0%
Trespassing Guide 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 886 66.8%
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving A D Mcdonald have a 57.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 55 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 84% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A D Mcdonald include Obstruction (10 cases), Public Intoxication (10 cases), Other (8 cases), Disorderly Conduct (6 cases), Assault & Battery (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Obstruction cases involving A D Mcdonald in Newport News, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Obstruction outcomes for Newport News.
Based on 10 Public Intoxication cases involving A D Mcdonald in Newport News, 33.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Newport News.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 55 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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