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Carpenter — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 128 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Carpenter? 52.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Carpenter
Newport News
52.0%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
46.9%
Convicted
128
Cases
98
Resolved here
79th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
128 cases · 2025
Based on 128 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Carpenter filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: of 128 cases filed, 98 reached an outcome — 52.0% were dismissed and 46.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 79% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (74 cases, 44.2% dismissed), followed by Other (43 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 128 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 74 44.2%
Other 43 52.8%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 100.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 886 66.8%
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%

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 Carpenter have a 52.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 128 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 79% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Carpenter include Traffic Infraction (74 cases), Other (43 cases), Larceny / Theft (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 7 Larceny / Theft cases involving Carpenter in Newport News, 7 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft 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. 128 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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