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M B Zirkle — Waynesboro Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 86 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by M B Zirkle? 41.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M B Zirkle
Waynesboro
41.3%
Dismissed
● vs 40.5% statewide
58.7%
Convicted
86
Cases
63th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
86 cases · 2025
Based on 86 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M B Zirkle's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 25.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 16.7% dismissed Drug Possession 50.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 25.0% dismissed

If M B Zirkle filed your case in Waynesboro, here's what the data shows: 41.3% of their 86 cases were dismissed, and 58.7% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 63% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (21 cases, 90.0% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (20 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 86 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 M B Zirkle resolve, by charge

Drug Possession 50.0% Larceny / Theft 25.0% DUI / DWI 25.0% Public Intoxication 16.7%

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 50.0% of 7 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Waynesboro · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 21 90.0%
Traffic Infraction 20 16.7%
Larceny / Theft Guide 10 25.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 16.7%
Drug Possession Guide 7 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 6 25.0%

Other Officers in Waynesboro

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
R G Dean 248 25.3%
J W Hensell 210 28.5%
H A Cook 165 31.0%
S A Collins 133 32.4%
B P Mawyer 93 33.3%

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 B Zirkle have a 41.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 86 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 63% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M B Zirkle include Other (21 cases), Traffic Infraction (20 cases), Larceny / Theft (10 cases), Public Intoxication (9 cases), Drug Possession (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Larceny / Theft cases involving M B Zirkle in Waynesboro, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Waynesboro.
Based on 9 Public Intoxication cases involving M B Zirkle in Waynesboro, 16.7% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication 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. 86 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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