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Costello — Hopewell Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 134 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Costello? 83.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the Hopewell average.

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Costello
Hopewell
83.5%
Dismissed
16.5%
Convicted
134
Cases
96th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
134 cases · 2025
Based on 134 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Costello filed your case in Hopewell, here's what the data shows: 83.5% of their 134 cases were dismissed, and 16.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Hopewell average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 96% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (107 cases, 88.7% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (16 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 134 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Hopewell 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 107 88.7%
Traffic Infraction 16 56.2%

Other Officers in Hopewell

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Nasser Nassar 2,118 9.4%
Shawn Warren 2,109 15.3%
Michael Walls 1,460 6.2%
Brian Michaels 1,316 7.7%
Marquise Smith 691 25.1%

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 Costello have a 83.5% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 134 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 Costello include Other (107 cases), Traffic Infraction (16 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. 134 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

83.5% of this officer's cases in Hopewell are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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