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J Shorter — Arlington County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 335 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J Shorter? 41.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J Shorter
Arlington County
41.3%
Dismissed
● vs 40.5% statewide
57.9%
Convicted
335
Cases
254
Resolved here
63th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
335 cases · 2025
Based on 335 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Larceny / Theft 55.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 27.3% dismissed Reckless Driving 0.0% dismissed

If J Shorter filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: of 335 cases filed, 254 reached an outcome — 41.3% were dismissed and 57.9% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 63% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (135 cases, 33.7% dismissed), followed by Other (125 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 335 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J Shorter resolve, by charge

Larceny / Theft 55.0% Public Intoxication 27.3% Reckless Driving 0.0%

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 55.0% of 20 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Arlington County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 135 33.7%
Other 125 48.1%
Larceny / Theft Guide 26 55.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 13 27.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 12 0.0%

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 Shorter have a 41.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 335 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 63% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Shorter include Traffic Infraction (135 cases), Other (125 cases), Larceny / Theft (26 cases), Public Intoxication (13 cases), Reckless Driving (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 26 Larceny / Theft cases involving J Shorter in Arlington County, 20 reached an outcome and 55.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Arlington County.
Of 13 Public Intoxication cases involving J Shorter in Arlington County, 11 reached an outcome and 27.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Arlington 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. 335 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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