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M H Sprouse — Waynesboro Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 63 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M H Sprouse? 31.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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M H Sprouse
Waynesboro
31.0%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
69.0%
Convicted
63
Cases
29
Resolved here
42th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
63 cases · 2025
Based on 63 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M H Sprouse's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 33.3% dismissed Fraud / Forgery 0.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 50.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed

If M H Sprouse filed your case in Waynesboro, here's what the data shows: of 63 cases filed, 29 reached an outcome — 31.0% were dismissed and 69.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 42% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (11 cases, 16.7% dismissed), followed by Other (10 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 63 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving M H Sprouse resolve, by charge

Reckless Driving 50.0% Larceny / Theft 33.3% Fraud / Forgery 0.0% DUI / DWI 0.0%

Highest dismissalReckless Driving — 50.0% of 6 resolved 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
Traffic Infraction 11 16.7%
Other 10 40.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 9 33.3%
Fraud / Forgery Guide 7 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 50.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 5 0.0%

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 H Sprouse have a 31.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 63 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 42% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M H Sprouse include Traffic Infraction (11 cases), Other (10 cases), Larceny / Theft (9 cases), Fraud / Forgery (7 cases), Reckless Driving (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 9 Larceny / Theft cases involving M H Sprouse in Waynesboro, 3 reached an outcome and 33.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Waynesboro.
Of 7 Fraud / Forgery cases involving M H Sprouse in Waynesboro, 0 reached an outcome and 0.0% were dismissed. View full Fraud / Forgery 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. 63 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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