Charged after an arrest by A Sutton? 65.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the Newport News average.

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A Sutton
Newport News
65.6%
Dismissed
32.5%
Convicted
884
Cases
90th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
884 cases · 2025

If A Sutton filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 65.6% of their 884 cases were dismissed, and 32.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Newport News average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 90% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (354 cases, 58.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (155 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 884 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 354 58.7%
Traffic Infraction 155 48.8%
Weapons Offense Guide 77 90.2%
Drug Possession Guide 65 68.8%
Larceny / Theft Guide 55 100.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 48 100.0%
Property Destruction 29 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 25 27.8%
Obstruction Guide 14 72.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 13 58.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 77.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 11.1%
Grand Larceny Guide 10 100.0%
Robbery Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K Tully 418 36.3%
B Guifarro 388 32.8%
B Pitts 362 31.7%
A Baker 317 1.4%
J Cullison 225 27.1%

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 Sutton have a 65.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 884 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 90% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A Sutton include Other (354 cases), Traffic Infraction (155 cases), Weapons Offense (77 cases), Drug Possession (65 cases), Larceny / Theft (55 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 77 Weapons Offense cases involving A Sutton in Newport News, 90.2% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Newport News.
Based on 65 Drug Possession cases involving A Sutton in Newport News, 68.8% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession 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. 884 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

65.6% of this officer's cases in Newport News are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.