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Charged after an arrest by N Santiago? 80.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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N Santiago
Newport News
80.6%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
16.7%
Convicted
91
Cases
95th
Percentile
Top charge: Weapons Offense
91 cases · 2025

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If N Santiago filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 80.6% of their 91 cases were dismissed, and 16.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 95% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Weapons Offense (21 cases, 85.7% dismissed), followed by Other (18 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 91 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 Santiago resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 12 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
Weapons Offense Guide 21 85.7%
Other 18 80.0%
Traffic Infraction 13 76.9%
Drug Possession Guide 12 100.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 100.0%

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%

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 Santiago have a 80.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 91 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 95% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving N Santiago include Weapons Offense (21 cases), Other (18 cases), Traffic Infraction (13 cases), Drug Possession (12 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 21 Weapons Offense cases involving N Santiago in Newport News, 85.7% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Newport News.
Based on 12 Drug Possession cases involving N Santiago in Newport News, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession 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. 91 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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