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Charged after an arrest by B J Calamusa? 30.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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B J Calamusa
Shenandoah County
30.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
69.5%
Convicted
2,095
Cases
1,241
Resolved here
40th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
2,095 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in B J Calamusa's cases for your specific charge.

If B J Calamusa filed your case in Shenandoah County, here's what the data shows: of 2,095 cases filed, 1,241 reached an outcome — 30.5% were dismissed and 69.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 40% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (983 cases, 29.2% dismissed), followed by Other (884 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 2,095 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Shenandoah County 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 B J Calamusa resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDUI / DWI — 33.3% of 3 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Shenandoah County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 983 29.2%
Other 884 42.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 214 4.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 28.6%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 33.3%

Other Officers in Shenandoah County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J B Good 2,125 42.7%
A S Waybright 1,274 26.5%
C W Greene 855 34.8%
K R Howard 784 31.3%
Z L Baldwin 781 37.0%

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 B J Calamusa have a 30.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 2,095 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 40% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving B J Calamusa include Traffic Infraction (983 cases), Other (884 cases), Reckless Driving (214 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases), DUI / DWI (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 214 Reckless Driving cases involving B J Calamusa in Shenandoah County, 196 reached an outcome and 4.6% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Shenandoah County.
Of 8 Driving Suspended cases involving B J Calamusa in Shenandoah County, 7 reached an outcome and 28.6% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Shenandoah County.
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. 2,095 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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