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N A Howell — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 58 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by N A Howell? 68.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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N A Howell
Newport News
68.2%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
31.8%
Convicted
58
Cases
91th
Percentile
Top charge: Public Intoxication
58 cases · 2025
Based on 58 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in N A Howell's cases for your specific charge.

Public Intoxication 25.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed Obstruction 50.0% dismissed

If N A Howell filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 68.2% of their 58 cases were dismissed, and 31.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 91% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Public Intoxication (15 cases, 25.0% dismissed), followed by Other (13 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 58 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Newport News 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 N A Howell resolve, by charge

Weapons Offense 100.0% Obstruction 50.0% Public Intoxication 25.0%

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 9 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Newport News · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Public Intoxication Guide 15 25.0%
Other 13 100.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 9 100.0%
Obstruction Guide 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 886 66.8%
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%

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 N A Howell have a 68.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 58 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 91% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving N A Howell include Public Intoxication (15 cases), Other (13 cases), Weapons Offense (9 cases), Obstruction (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Public Intoxication cases involving N A Howell in Newport News, 25.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Newport News.
Based on 9 Weapons Offense cases involving N A Howell in Newport News, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Newport News.
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. 58 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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