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J Shepherd — Washington County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 4,544 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by J Shepherd? 17.4% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 92% of J Shepherd's 4,544 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 Shepherd
Washington County
17.4%
Dismissed
82.3%
Convicted
4,544
Cases
16th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
4,544 cases · 2025
Based on 4,544 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If J Shepherd filed your case in Washington County, here's what the data shows: 17.4% of their 4,544 cases were dismissed, and 82.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Washington County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 16% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (4,167 cases, 19.2% dismissed), followed by Other (368 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 4,544 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 4,167 19.2%
Other 368 9.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 0.0%

Other Officers in Washington County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Combs 786 16.9%
J Burton 643 20.5%
T Chapman 621 23.2%
B Stainker 433 26.1%
Deskins 337 24.9%

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 Shepherd have a 17.4% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 4,544 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 16% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Shepherd include Traffic Infraction (4,167 cases), Other (368 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Reckless Driving cases involving J Shepherd in Washington County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 4,544 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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