Charged after an arrest by N Winstead? 45.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the Roanoke County average.

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N Winstead
Roanoke County
45.9%
Dismissed
49.2%
Convicted
92
Cases
71th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
92 cases · 2025

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If N Winstead filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: 45.9% of their 92 cases were dismissed, and 49.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Roanoke County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 71% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (24 cases, 60.0% dismissed), followed by Drug Possession (19 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 92 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke County 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 24 60.0%
Drug Possession Guide 19 75.0%
Traffic Infraction 19 28.6%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 14.3%
Obstruction Guide 6 66.7%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 531 30.1%
M Muhammad 465 36.5%
M Hicks 435 25.5%
K W Cahoon 422 31.3%
E S Austin 394 31.8%

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 Winstead have a 45.9% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 92 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 71% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving N Winstead include Other (24 cases), Drug Possession (19 cases), Traffic Infraction (19 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases), Obstruction (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 19 Drug Possession cases involving N Winstead in Roanoke County, 75.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Roanoke County.
Based on 8 Driving Suspended cases involving N Winstead in Roanoke County, 14.3% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Roanoke County.
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. 92 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

45.9% of this officer's cases in Roanoke County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.