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Cov — Bristol Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 186 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Cov? 27.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 98% of Cov's 186 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.

Cov
Bristol
27.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
38.5%
Convicted
186
Cases
35th
Percentile
Top charge: Failure to Appear
186 cases · 2025
Based on 186 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Cov filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 27.7% of their 186 cases were dismissed, and 38.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 35% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Failure to Appear (183 cases, 28.1% dismissed). 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 186 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bristol 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 183 28.1%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 813 23.5%
Officer D Clayman 611 21.6%
Officer A Loureiro 490 38.8%
Trooper R L Stiltner 474 25.3%
Officer T Gillespie 449 27.9%

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 Cov have a 27.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 186 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 35% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Cov include Failure to Appear (183 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 183 Failure to Appear cases involving Cov in Bristol, 28.1% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Bristol.
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. 186 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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