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Charged after an arrest by Officer A Loureiro? 38.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 86% of Officer A Loureiro's 490 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

Officer A Loureiro
Bristol
38.8%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
61.2%
Convicted
490
Cases
58th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
490 cases · 2025

If Officer A Loureiro filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 38.8% of their 490 cases were dismissed, and 61.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 58% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (422 cases, 39.1% dismissed), followed by Other (53 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 490 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bristol 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 422 39.1%
Other 53 41.2%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 28.6%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 813 23.5%
Officer D Clayman 611 21.6%
Trooper R L Stiltner 474 25.3%
Officer T Gillespie 449 27.9%
Officer J Tester 362 35.8%

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 Officer A Loureiro have a 38.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 490 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 58% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer A Loureiro include Traffic Infraction (422 cases), Other (53 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Reckless Driving cases involving Officer A Loureiro in Bristol, 28.6% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Bristol.
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. 490 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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