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A Sutton — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 886 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by A Sutton? 66.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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A Sutton
Newport News
66.8%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
31.4%
Convicted
886
Cases
91th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
886 cases · 2025
Based on 886 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Weapons Offense 90.2% dismissed Drug Possession 68.6% dismissed Larceny / Theft 100.0% dismissed Fraud / Forgery 100.0% dismissed Property Destruction 100.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 26.3% dismissed

If A Sutton filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 66.8% of their 886 cases were dismissed, and 31.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 91% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (354 cases, 60.9% 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 886 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 Sutton resolve, by charge

Larceny / Theft 100.0% Fraud / Forgery 100.0% Property Destruction 100.0% Weapons Offense 90.2% Obstruction 72.7% Drug Possession 68.6% Public Intoxication 58.3% DUI / DWI 26.3%

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 100.0% of 55 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 8 charges by case volume · Newport News · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 354 60.9%
Traffic Infraction 155 51.1%
Weapons Offense Guide 77 90.2%
Drug Possession Guide 66 68.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 55 100.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 48 100.0%
Property Destruction 29 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 25 26.3%
Obstruction Guide 14 72.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 13 58.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 12 10.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 77.8%
Grand Larceny Guide 10 100.0%
Robbery Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%
J Vaughters 295 13.9%

Common Questions

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 66.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 886 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 91% 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 (66 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 66 Drug Possession cases involving A Sutton in Newport News, 68.6% 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. 886 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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