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Detective Hylton — Powhatan County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 35 cases involving this officer

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Of 35 cases involving Detective Hylton, 14 reached a final disposition in this court — fewer than the 20 our methodology requires before publishing an outcome rate, so none is shown.

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Detective Hylton
Powhatan County
35
Cases
14
Resolved here
98th
Percentile
Top charge: Sex Offense
35 cases · 2025
Based on 35 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Detective Hylton filed your case in Powhatan County, here's what the data shows: of 35 cases filed, 14 reached an outcome — 100.0% were dismissed and 0.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 98% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Sex Offense (27 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Other (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 35 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: July 8, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Sex Offense Guide 27 100.0%
Other 6 0.0%

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 Detective Hylton have a 100.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 35 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 98% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Detective Hylton include Sex Offense (27 cases), Other (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 27 Sex Offense cases involving Detective Hylton in Powhatan County, 14 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Sex Offense 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. 35 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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