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Charged after an arrest by C Bell? 11.2% of their cases were dismissed.

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C Bell
Northampton County
11.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
87.8%
Convicted
218
Cases
188
Resolved here
8th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
218 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in C Bell's cases for your specific charge.

If C Bell filed your case in Northampton County, here's what the data shows: of 218 cases filed, 188 reached an outcome — 11.2% were dismissed and 87.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 8% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (141 cases, 6.4% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (58 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 218 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Northampton 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 141 6.4%
Traffic Infraction 58 16.1%
Other 11 63.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Northampton County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
David Wayne Hall 3,105 23.1%
Anthony Owens 2,111 19.6%
Jerry K Brady 1,803 59.3%
Davonte J Cobb 1,668 18.0%
Justin R Smith 1,334 32.3%

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 C Bell have a 11.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 218 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 8% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving C Bell include Reckless Driving (141 cases), Traffic Infraction (58 cases), Other (11 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 141 Reckless Driving cases involving C Bell in Northampton County, 140 reached an outcome and 6.4% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Northampton County.
Of 6 Driving Suspended cases involving C Bell in Northampton County, 4 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Northampton 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. 218 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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