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Dowdy — Nottoway County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 263 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Dowdy? 35.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Dowdy
Nottoway County
35.9%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
63.2%
Convicted
263
Cases
52th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
263 cases · 2025
Based on 263 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 50.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 20.0% dismissed

If Dowdy filed your case in Nottoway County, here's what the data shows: 35.9% of their 263 cases were dismissed, and 63.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 52% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (158 cases, 39.6% dismissed), followed by Other (91 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 263 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Nottoway 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 158 39.6%
Other 91 31.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 5 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Nottoway County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Herlong 809 28.1%
Cavanna 443 30.6%
Baugus 268 37.2%
Ruppert 203 27.9%
Wallace 152 25.8%

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 Dowdy have a 35.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 263 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 52% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Dowdy include Traffic Infraction (158 cases), Other (91 cases), Larceny / Theft (5 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Larceny / Theft cases involving Dowdy in Nottoway County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Nottoway County.
Based on 5 Reckless Driving cases involving Dowdy in Nottoway County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Nottoway 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. 263 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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