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D Gardner — Arlington County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 251 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by D Gardner? 45.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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D Gardner
Arlington County
45.5%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
54.5%
Convicted
251
Cases
211
Resolved here
70th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
251 cases · 2025
Based on 251 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in D Gardner's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 84.6% dismissed Larceny / Theft 33.3% dismissed Fraud / Forgery 87.5% dismissed Obstruction 100.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 60.0% dismissed

If D Gardner filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: of 251 cases filed, 211 reached an outcome — 45.5% were dismissed and 54.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 70% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (139 cases, 41.8% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (53 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 251 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Arlington County District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving D Gardner resolve, by charge

Obstruction 100.0% Fraud / Forgery 87.5% Drug Possession 84.6% Driving Suspended 60.0% Larceny / Theft 33.3%

Highest dismissalObstruction — 100.0% of 6 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Arlington County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 139 41.8%
Traffic Infraction 53 25.0%
Drug Possession Guide 13 84.6%
Larceny / Theft Guide 12 33.3%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 8 87.5%
Obstruction Guide 6 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Trainer 983 20.1%
B Ciero 961 56.3%
G Seibert 857 35.5%
K Heath 772 34.6%
M Cymbalisty 757 30.6%

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 D Gardner have a 45.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 251 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 70% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D Gardner include Other (139 cases), Traffic Infraction (53 cases), Drug Possession (13 cases), Larceny / Theft (12 cases), Fraud / Forgery (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 13 Drug Possession cases involving D Gardner in Arlington County, 13 reached an outcome and 84.6% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Arlington County.
Of 12 Larceny / Theft cases involving D Gardner in Arlington County, 9 reached an outcome and 33.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Arlington 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. 251 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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