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Ford — Emporia Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 934 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Ford? 22.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Ford
Emporia
22.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
77.4%
Convicted
934
Cases
24th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
934 cases · 2025
Based on 934 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Driving Suspended 27.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 40.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 33.3% dismissed Larceny / Theft 0.0% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed

If Ford filed your case in Emporia, here's what the data shows: 22.3% of their 934 cases were dismissed, and 77.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 24% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (689 cases, 17.6% dismissed), followed by Other (144 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 934 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Emporia 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Ford resolve, by charge

Reckless Driving 40.0% DUI / DWI 33.3% Driving Suspended 27.0% Larceny / Theft 0.0% Drug Possession 0.0%

Highest dismissalReckless Driving — 40.0% of 16 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Emporia · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 689 17.6%
Other 144 36.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 47 27.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 16 40.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 9 33.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 0.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Emporia

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Garnes 3,176 9.6%
Smith 453 10.1%
Howlett 391 10.6%
Howell 281 17.6%
Delancey 269 10.2%

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 Ford have a 22.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 934 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 24% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Ford include Traffic Infraction (689 cases), Other (144 cases), Driving Suspended (47 cases), Reckless Driving (16 cases), DUI / DWI (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 47 Driving Suspended cases involving Ford in Emporia, 27.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Emporia.
Based on 16 Reckless Driving cases involving Ford in Emporia, 40.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Emporia.
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. 934 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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