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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
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 57.1% dismissed Public Intoxication 27.3% dismissed

If J Shorter filed your case in Arlington County, here's what the data shows: 41.3% of their 335 cases 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 (143 cases, 30.9% dismissed), followed by Other (128 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 143 30.9%
Other 128 49.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 27 57.1%
Public Intoxication Guide 13 27.3%

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 (143 cases), Other (128 cases), Larceny / Theft (27 cases), Public Intoxication (13 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 27 Larceny / Theft cases involving J Shorter in Arlington County, 57.1% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Arlington County.
Based on 13 Public Intoxication cases involving J Shorter in Arlington County, 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 May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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