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J F Cobb — Roanoke City Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 294 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J F Cobb? 11.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 93% of J F Cobb's 294 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

J F Cobb
Roanoke City
11.9%
Dismissed
88.1%
Convicted
294
Cases
9th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
294 cases · 2025
Based on 294 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J F Cobb filed your case in Roanoke City, here's what the data shows: 11.9% of their 294 cases were dismissed, and 88.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Roanoke City average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 9% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (274 cases, 9.8% dismissed), followed by Other (13 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 294 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke City 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 274 9.8%
Other 13 55.6%
Drug Possession Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke City

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
K R Wilkerson 1,306 20.3%
C Shively 465 17.3%
R S Mason 459 11.5%
R Franklin 414 24.7%
R E Sanders 401 24.2%

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 J F Cobb have a 11.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 294 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 9% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J F Cobb include Traffic Infraction (274 cases), Other (13 cases), Drug Possession (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Drug Possession cases involving J F Cobb in Roanoke City, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Roanoke City.
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. 294 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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