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Cook — Emporia Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 42 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Cook? 14.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Cook
Emporia
14.3%
Dismissed
85.7%
Convicted
42
Cases
12th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
42 cases · 2025
Based on 42 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Cook filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 14.3% of their 42 cases were dismissed, and 85.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Emporia average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 12% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (24 cases, 12.5% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (17 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 42 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Emporia 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 24 12.5%
Traffic Infraction 17 9.1%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 3,016 9.7%
Ford 837 22.9%
Smith 443 9.1%
Howlett 387 9.7%
Howell 261 18.8%

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 Cook have a 14.3% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 42 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 12% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Cook include Other (24 cases), Traffic Infraction (17 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. 42 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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