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Mathew Thompson — Buena Vista Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 268 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Mathew Thompson? 51.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Mathew Thompson
Buena Vista
51.9%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
48.1%
Convicted
268
Cases
214
Resolved here
79th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
268 cases · 2025
Based on 268 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Mathew Thompson's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 72.7% dismissed Reckless Driving 25.0% dismissed

If Mathew Thompson filed your case in Buena Vista, here's what the data shows: of 268 cases filed, 214 reached an outcome — 51.9% were dismissed and 48.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 79% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (157 cases, 56.2% dismissed), followed by Other (83 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 268 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Buena Vista 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 157 56.2%
Other 83 44.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 16 72.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 25.0%

Other Officers in Buena Vista

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Bowser 433 54.1%
C Camden 284 49.4%
G Orren 232 36.7%
Jacob Moore 185 36.2%
John Hill 172 49.2%

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 Mathew Thompson have a 51.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 268 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 79% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Mathew Thompson include Traffic Infraction (157 cases), Other (83 cases), Driving Suspended (16 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 16 Driving Suspended cases involving Mathew Thompson in Buena Vista, 11 reached an outcome and 72.7% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Buena Vista.
Of 5 Reckless Driving cases involving Mathew Thompson in Buena Vista, 4 reached an outcome and 25.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Buena Vista.
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. 268 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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