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Charged after an arrest by J Vaughters? 13.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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J Vaughters
Newport News
13.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
84.0%
Convicted
295
Cases
231
Resolved here
12th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
295 cases · 2025

If J Vaughters filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: of 295 cases filed, 231 reached an outcome — 13.9% were dismissed and 84.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 12% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (182 cases, 12.1% dismissed), followed by Other (77 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 295 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Newport News 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 182 12.1%
Other 77 20.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 34 5.9%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 886 66.8%
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%

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 Vaughters have a 13.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 295 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 12% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Vaughters include Traffic Infraction (182 cases), Other (77 cases), Reckless Driving (34 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 34 Reckless Driving cases involving J Vaughters in Newport News, 34 reached an outcome and 5.9% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Newport News.
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. 295 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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