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Charged after an arrest by Combs? 15.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Combs
Washington County
15.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
83.9%
Convicted
834
Cases
14th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
834 cases · 2025

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If Combs filed your case in Washington County, here's what the data shows: 15.9% of their 834 cases were dismissed, and 83.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 14% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (632 cases, 19.7% dismissed), followed by Other (171 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 834 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Washington County 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
Traffic Infraction 632 19.7%
Other 171 6.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 23 17.4%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Shepherd 5,003 17.9%
J Burton 845 20.7%
T Chapman 621 23.0%
B Stainker 484 26.5%
Deskins 348 24.3%

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 Combs have a 15.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 834 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 14% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Combs include Traffic Infraction (632 cases), Other (171 cases), Reckless Driving (23 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 23 Reckless Driving cases involving Combs in Washington County, 17.4% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Washington County.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving Combs in Washington County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Washington 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. 834 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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