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Charged after an arrest by K Dykes? 66.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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K Dykes
Portsmouth
66.1%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
33.9%
Convicted
164
Cases
124
Resolved here
90th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
164 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in K Dykes's cases for your specific charge.

If K Dykes filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: of 164 cases filed, 124 reached an outcome — 66.1% were dismissed and 33.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 90% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (37 cases, 79.2% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (26 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 164 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Portsmouth 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving K Dykes resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 16 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 8 charges by case volume · Portsmouth · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 37 79.2%
Weapons Offense Guide 26 100.0%
Traffic Infraction 22 35.0%
Drug Possession Guide 14 62.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 55.6%
Obstruction Guide 9 71.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 9 33.3%
Larceny / Theft Guide 8 87.5%
Assault & Battery Guide 5 100.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 33.3%
Trespassing Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 1,066 13.3%
F Pulleyiii 836 24.5%
A Dorr 677 21.2%
E Barnes 370 18.9%
J Robinson 367 17.1%

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 K Dykes have a 66.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 164 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 90% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving K Dykes include Other (37 cases), Weapons Offense (26 cases), Traffic Infraction (22 cases), Drug Possession (14 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 26 Weapons Offense cases involving K Dykes in Portsmouth, 16 reached an outcome and 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Portsmouth.
Of 14 Drug Possession cases involving K Dykes in Portsmouth, 8 reached an outcome and 62.5% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Portsmouth.
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. 164 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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