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Charged after an arrest by J Shrader? 44.4% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J Shrader
Roanoke County
44.4%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
52.4%
Convicted
80
Cases
69th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
80 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If J Shrader filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: 44.4% of their 80 cases were dismissed, and 52.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 69% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (24 cases, 47.1% dismissed), followed by Other (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 80 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving J Shrader resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalLarceny / Theft — 66.7% of 7 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Roanoke County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 24 47.1%
Other 20 37.5%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 66.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 16.7%
Weapons Offense Guide 6 60.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 40.0%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 659 29.4%
M Muhammad 543 34.4%
M Hicks 530 25.3%
E S Austin 484 33.5%
K W Cahoon 422 31.2%

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 Shrader have a 44.4% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 80 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 69% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Shrader include Traffic Infraction (24 cases), Other (20 cases), Larceny / Theft (7 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases), Weapons Offense (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Larceny / Theft cases involving J Shrader in Roanoke County, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Roanoke County.
Based on 6 Public Intoxication cases involving J Shrader in Roanoke County, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Roanoke 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. 80 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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