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M J; Ofc Edwards — Petersburg Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 42 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by M J; Ofc Edwards? 50.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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M J; Ofc Edwards
Petersburg
50.0%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
43.8%
Convicted
42
Cases
76th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
42 cases · 2025
Based on 42 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in M J; Ofc Edwards's cases for your specific charge.

Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 20.0% dismissed

If M J; Ofc Edwards filed your case in Petersburg, here's what the data shows: 50.0% of their 42 cases were dismissed, and 43.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 76% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (10 cases, 42.9% dismissed), followed by Weapons Offense (8 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 42 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Petersburg 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 10 42.9%
Weapons Offense Guide 8 100.0%
Traffic Infraction 6 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 20.0%

Other Officers in Petersburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
S A; Ofc Hudson 862 37.7%
J; Sgt Parker 734 25.3%
J; Ofc Cuba 521 25.6%
C; Ofc Rogers 415 34.5%
E Joseph Pritchett 342 33.5%

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 J; Ofc Edwards have a 50.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 42 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 76% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving M J; Ofc Edwards include Other (10 cases), Weapons Offense (8 cases), Traffic Infraction (6 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Weapons Offense cases involving M J; Ofc Edwards in Petersburg, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Petersburg.
Based on 5 Driving Suspended cases involving M J; Ofc Edwards in Petersburg, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Petersburg.
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. 42 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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