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John Vanwitzenburg — Albemarle County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 523 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by John Vanwitzenburg? 41.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 92% of John Vanwitzenburg's 523 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

John Vanwitzenburg
Albemarle County
41.6%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
57.5%
Convicted
523
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
523 cases · 2025
Based on 523 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in John Vanwitzenburg's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 0.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 100.0% dismissed

If John Vanwitzenburg filed your case in Albemarle County, here's what the data shows: 41.6% of their 523 cases were dismissed, and 57.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (479 cases, 43.6% dismissed), followed by Other (25 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 523 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Albemarle 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 479 43.6%
Other 25 18.8%
Reckless Driving Guide 13 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Albemarle County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper Ta Schurr 482 37.4%
David Huffman 383 45.7%
Trooper Stagner 376 37.9%
Trooper Gd Mccoy 367 42.5%
G D Mccoy 361 41.6%

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 John Vanwitzenburg have a 41.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 523 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving John Vanwitzenburg include Traffic Infraction (479 cases), Other (25 cases), Reckless Driving (13 cases), Driving Suspended (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 13 Reckless Driving cases involving John Vanwitzenburg in Albemarle County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Albemarle County.
Based on 6 Driving Suspended cases involving John Vanwitzenburg in Albemarle County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Albemarle 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. 523 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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