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Charged after an arrest by J W Bloom? 26.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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J W Bloom
Chesterfield County
26.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
72.5%
Convicted
267
Cases
218
Resolved here
31th
Percentile
Top charge: Reckless Driving
267 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

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

If J W Bloom filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: of 267 cases filed, 218 reached an outcome — 26.1% were dismissed and 72.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 31% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Reckless Driving (131 cases, 28.6% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (100 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 267 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Reckless Driving Guide 131 28.6%
Traffic Infraction 100 16.7%
Other 21 5.9%
Failure to Appear 7 71.4%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop 1,246 11.2%
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S A Phillips 1,112 26.2%
S Scott 1,010 21.6%

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 W Bloom have a 26.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 267 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 31% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Bloom include Reckless Driving (131 cases), Traffic Infraction (100 cases), Other (21 cases), Failure to Appear (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 131 Reckless Driving cases involving J W Bloom in Chesterfield County, 126 reached an outcome and 28.6% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Of 7 Failure to Appear cases involving J W Bloom in Chesterfield County, 7 reached an outcome and 71.4% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 267 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

26.1% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.