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J Bell — Arlington County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 53 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J Bell? 55.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J Bell
Arlington County
55.1%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
42.9%
Convicted
53
Cases
82th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
53 cases · 2025
Based on 53 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J Bell filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: 55.1% of their 53 cases were dismissed, and 42.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 82% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (25 cases, 58.3% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (20 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 53 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
Other 25 58.3%
Traffic Infraction 20 41.2%

Other Officers in Arlington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
J Trainer 983 20.1%
B Ciero 961 56.3%
G Seibert 857 35.5%
K Heath 772 34.6%
M Cymbalisty 757 30.6%

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 J Bell have a 55.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 53 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 82% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Bell include Other (25 cases), Traffic Infraction (20 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. 53 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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