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D Shelton — Fairfax City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 24 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by D Shelton? 19.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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D Shelton
Fairfax City
19.0%
Dismissed
81.0%
Convicted
24
Cases
19th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
24 cases · 2025
Based on 24 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If D Shelton filed your case in Fairfax City, here's what the data shows: 19.0% of their 24 cases were dismissed, and 81.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Fairfax City average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 19% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (13 cases, 9.1% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (6 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 24 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax City 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 13 9.1%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 16.7%

Other Officers in Fairfax City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S Bates 727 45.0%
W J Lawlor 667 35.9%
D Poore 509 14.8%
M D Anderson 279 38.3%
C Zurbach 210 20.7%

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 Shelton have a 19.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 24 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 19% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving D Shelton include Other (13 cases), Larceny / Theft (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Larceny / Theft cases involving D Shelton in Fairfax City, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fairfax City.
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. 24 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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