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Cecelia; Dc Nelson — Portsmouth Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 154 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Cecelia; Dc Nelson? 85.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 86% of Cecelia; Dc Nelson's 154 cases are Failure to Appear — a single charge category. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Cecelia; Dc Nelson
Portsmouth
85.7%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
13.4%
Convicted
154
Cases
96th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
154 cases · 2025
Based on 154 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Cecelia; Dc Nelson filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 85.7% of their 154 cases were dismissed, and 13.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 96% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (132 cases, 84.0% dismissed), followed by Other (20 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 154 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Portsmouth 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
Failure to Appear 132 84.0%
Other 20 93.8%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 1,066 13.3%
F Pulleyiii 836 24.5%
A Dorr 677 21.2%
E Barnes 370 18.9%
J Robinson 367 17.1%

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 Cecelia; Dc Nelson have a 85.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 154 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 96% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Cecelia; Dc Nelson include Failure to Appear (132 cases), Other (20 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 132 Failure to Appear cases involving Cecelia; Dc Nelson in Portsmouth, 84.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Portsmouth.
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. 154 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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