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J W Hensell — Waynesboro Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 210 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by J W Hensell? 28.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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J W Hensell
Waynesboro
28.5%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
71.5%
Convicted
210
Cases
36th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
210 cases · 2025
Based on 210 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Public Intoxication 22.2% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 50.0% dismissed Larceny / Theft 33.3% dismissed Obstruction 50.0% dismissed

If J W Hensell filed your case in Waynesboro, here's what the data shows: 28.5% of their 210 cases were dismissed, and 71.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 36% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (118 cases, 18.5% dismissed), followed by Other (33 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 210 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Waynesboro 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 W Hensell resolve, by charge

Driving Suspended 50.0% Obstruction 50.0% Larceny / Theft 33.3% Reckless Driving 25.0% Public Intoxication 22.2% Drug Possession 0.0% DUI / DWI 0.0%

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 50.0% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 7 charges by case volume · Waynesboro · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 118 18.5%
Other 33 68.2%
Public Intoxication Guide 11 22.2%
Drug Possession Guide 10 0.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 9 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 50.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 6 33.3%
Obstruction Guide 5 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Waynesboro

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R G Dean 248 25.3%
H A Cook 165 31.0%
S A Collins 133 32.4%
B P Mawyer 93 33.3%
Dean 87 24.0%

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 W Hensell have a 28.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 210 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 36% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J W Hensell include Traffic Infraction (118 cases), Other (33 cases), Public Intoxication (11 cases), Drug Possession (10 cases), DUI / DWI (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Public Intoxication cases involving J W Hensell in Waynesboro, 22.2% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Waynesboro.
Based on 10 Drug Possession cases involving J W Hensell in Waynesboro, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Waynesboro.
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. 210 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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