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Deputy Thornberg — Powhatan County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 67 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Deputy Thornberg? 48.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Deputy Thornberg
Powhatan County
48.0%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
52.0%
Convicted
67
Cases
74th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
67 cases · 2025
Based on 67 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Deputy Thornberg filed your case in Powhatan County, here's what the data shows: 48.0% of their 67 cases were dismissed, and 52.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 74% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (44 cases, 55.2% dismissed), followed by Other (12 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 67 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Powhatan 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 44 55.2%
Other 12 30.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 16.7%

Other Officers in Powhatan County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper Dews 254 38.1%
Deputy Back 239 43.7%
Deputy Barden 222 42.0%
Trooper Boelt 185 50.0%
Trooper Short 140 36.7%

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 Deputy Thornberg have a 48.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 67 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 74% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Deputy Thornberg include Traffic Infraction (44 cases), Other (12 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving Deputy Thornberg in Powhatan County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Powhatan 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. 67 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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