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D M Thornberg — Chesterfield County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 41 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by D M Thornberg? 50.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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D M Thornberg
Chesterfield County
50.0%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
46.2%
Convicted
41
Cases
76th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
41 cases · 2025
Based on 41 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If D M Thornberg filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 50.0% of their 41 cases were dismissed, and 46.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 76% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (16 cases, 63.6% dismissed), followed by Other (11 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 41 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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 16 63.6%
Other 11 50.0%
Failure to Appear 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop 1,246 11.2%
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S A Phillips 1,112 26.2%
S Scott 1,010 21.6%

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 M Thornberg have a 50.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 41 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 76% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D M Thornberg include Traffic Infraction (16 cases), Other (11 cases), Failure to Appear (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Failure to Appear cases involving D M Thornberg in Chesterfield County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 41 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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