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M A Northrop — Fairfax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 45 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M A Northrop? 40.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M A Northrop
Fairfax County
40.7%
Dismissed
● vs 40.5% statewide
59.3%
Convicted
45
Cases
62th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
45 cases · 2025
Based on 45 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If M A Northrop filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 40.7% of their 45 cases were dismissed, and 59.3% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 62% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (19 cases, 27.3% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (6 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 45 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax 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
Other 19 27.3%
Drug Possession Guide 6 100.0%
Traffic Infraction 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 5,023 47.5%
S Faett 4,036 99.9%
R C Silva 1,719 100.0%
A L Mcinnes 1,481 26.0%
B A Hungarter 1,267 27.3%

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 M A Northrop have a 40.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 45 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 62% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M A Northrop include Other (19 cases), Drug Possession (6 cases), Traffic Infraction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Drug Possession cases involving M A Northrop in Fairfax County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Fairfax 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. 45 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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