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Mathew Thompson — Buena Vista Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 239 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Mathew Thompson? 52.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Buena Vista average.

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Mathew Thompson
Buena Vista
52.1%
Dismissed
47.9%
Convicted
239
Cases
79th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
239 cases · 2025
Based on 239 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Mathew Thompson filed your case in Buena Vista, here's what the data shows: 52.1% of their 239 cases were dismissed, and 47.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Buena Vista average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 79% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (146 cases, 55.9% dismissed), followed by Other (70 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 239 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 146 55.9%
Other 70 43.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 15 70.0%

Other Officers in Buena Vista

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M Bowser 430 54.1%
C Camden 269 50.6%
G Orren 224 35.2%
Jacob Moore 185 36.2%
John Hill 172 50.4%

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 52.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 239 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 (146 cases), Other (70 cases), Driving Suspended (15 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Driving Suspended cases involving Mathew Thompson in Buena Vista, 70.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended 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. 239 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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