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Carelsen — Charlottesville Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 41 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Carelsen? 37.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Carelsen
Charlottesville
37.8%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
62.2%
Convicted
41
Cases
57th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
41 cases · 2025
Based on 41 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Carelsen filed your case in Charlottesville, here's what the data shows: 37.8% of their 41 cases were dismissed, and 62.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 57% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (23 cases, 33.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (7 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 41 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Charlottesville 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 23 33.3%
Traffic Infraction 7 16.7%

Other Officers in Charlottesville

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Sandridge 1,557 49.6%
Mullins 939 40.5%
Bench 322 62.6%
Anderson 155 31.5%
Abdelgayed 127 56.2%

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 Carelsen have a 37.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 41 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 57% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Carelsen include Other (23 cases), Traffic Infraction (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 41 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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