Detective Riopedre

You were arrested by Detective Riopedre in Powhatan County, and the data shows an unusual pattern in how cases proceed from arrest to court outcome. Of the 115 cases this detective filed, 64.4% were dismissed—nearly double Virginia's statewide dismissal average of 34.7%. This means cases from this detective are significantly more likely to be dropped before conviction compared to arrests made by other officers across the state. Only 34.7% result in conviction. This high dismissal rate ranks this detective in the 86th percentile statewide, suggesting serious questions about case strength, evidence quality, or charging decisions.

Your specific situation depends on what you were charged with. If you face charges in the "Other" category (which makes up most of this detective's cases), dismissals occur in about 66% of cases. Larceny charges show even higher dismissal rates at 73%, while Grand Larceny cases are dismissed less frequently at 44%. These variations suggest some charge types move through court more successfully than others in this officer's pattern. Where your case lands in these categories will matter for understanding the typical outcome trajectory.