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Charged after an arrest by Detective Riopedre? 58.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Detective Riopedre
Powhatan County
58.2%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
40.3%
Convicted
98
Cases
67
Resolved here
85th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
98 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Detective Riopedre's cases for your specific charge.

If Detective Riopedre filed your case in Powhatan County, here's what the data shows: of 98 cases filed, 67 reached an outcome — 58.2% were dismissed and 40.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 85% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (51 cases, 50.0% 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 98 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Detective Riopedre resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalGrand Larceny — 100.0% of 4 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Powhatan County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 51 50.0%
Other 12 100.0%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 9 60.0%
Grand Larceny Guide 9 100.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 8 33.3%

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%

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 Riopedre have a 58.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 98 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 85% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Detective Riopedre include Traffic Infraction (51 cases), Other (12 cases), Fraud / Forgery (9 cases), Grand Larceny (9 cases), Larceny / Theft (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 9 Fraud / Forgery cases involving Detective Riopedre in Powhatan County, 5 reached an outcome and 60.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Powhatan County.
Of 9 Grand Larceny cases involving Detective Riopedre in Powhatan County, 4 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Grand Larceny 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. 98 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

58.2% of this officer's cases in Powhatan County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.