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Gossage — Arlington County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 27 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Gossage? 15.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Gossage
Arlington County
15.4%
Dismissed
84.6%
Convicted
27
Cases
13th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
27 cases · 2025
Based on 27 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Gossage filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: 15.4% of their 27 cases were dismissed, and 84.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Arlington County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 13% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (15 cases, 14.3% 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 27 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Arlington 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 15 14.3%
Other 12 16.7%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Trainer 913 19.6%
B Ciero 835 57.7%
G Seibert 770 35.4%
M Cymbalisty 711 32.3%
K Heath 709 34.1%

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 Gossage have a 15.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 27 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 13% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Gossage include Traffic Infraction (15 cases), Other (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 27 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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