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A Vernon — Martinsville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 72 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by A Vernon? 52.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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A Vernon
Martinsville
52.5%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
47.5%
Convicted
72
Cases
40
Resolved here
80th
Percentile
Top charge: Drug Possession
72 cases · 2025
Based on 72 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Obstruction 66.7% dismissed

If A Vernon filed your case in Martinsville, here's what the data shows: of 72 cases filed, 40 reached an outcome — 52.5% were dismissed and 47.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 80% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Drug Possession (19 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (11 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 72 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Martinsville District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving A Vernon resolve, by charge

Drug Possession 100.0% Weapons Offense 100.0% Obstruction 66.7% DUI / DWI 0.0%

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 4 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Martinsville · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Drug Possession Guide 19 100.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 11 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 9 0.0%
Other 9 42.9%
Obstruction Guide 5 66.7%

Other Officers in Martinsville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Christopher Brian Bell 303 27.9%
Cody Blake Summers 222 24.0%
Justin Havens 218 29.9%
Joel Hernandez 208 42.2%
Christopher Astin 206 40.9%

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 Vernon have a 52.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 72 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 80% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving A Vernon include Drug Possession (19 cases), Weapons Offense (11 cases), DUI / DWI (9 cases), Other (9 cases), Obstruction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 19 Drug Possession cases involving A Vernon in Martinsville, 4 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Martinsville.
Of 11 Weapons Offense cases involving A Vernon in Martinsville, 8 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Martinsville.
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. 72 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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