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Charged after an arrest by Gobble? 55.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Gobble
Washington County
55.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
44.4%
Convicted
115
Cases
83th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
115 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If Gobble filed your case in Washington County, here's what the data shows: 55.6% of their 115 cases were dismissed, and 44.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 83% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (34 cases, 60.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (23 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 115 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Washington 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Gobble resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalFraud / Forgery — 100.0% of 22 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Washington County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 34 60.0%
Traffic Infraction 23 12.5%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 22 100.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 18 50.0%
Grand Larceny Guide 5 100.0%
Trespassing Guide 5 33.3%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Shepherd 5,003 17.9%
J Burton 845 20.7%
Combs 834 15.9%
T Chapman 621 23.0%
B Stainker 484 26.5%

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 Gobble have a 55.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 115 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 83% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Gobble include Other (34 cases), Traffic Infraction (23 cases), Fraud / Forgery (22 cases), Larceny / Theft (18 cases), Grand Larceny (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 22 Fraud / Forgery cases involving Gobble in Washington County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery outcomes for Washington County.
Based on 18 Larceny / Theft cases involving Gobble in Washington County, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Washington 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. 115 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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