Charged after an arrest by Officer S Louthian? 40.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Bristol average.

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Officer S Louthian
Bristol
40.8%
Dismissed
59.2%
Convicted
78
Cases
62th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
78 cases · 2025

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If Officer S Louthian filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 40.8% of their 78 cases were dismissed, and 59.2% resulted in conviction. That's near the Bristol average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 62% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (31 cases, 53.8% dismissed), followed by Other (22 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 78 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 31 53.8%
Other 22 47.4%
Public Intoxication Guide 12 22.2%
Trespassing Guide 6 20.0%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 652 21.9%
Officer D Clayman 498 21.3%
Trooper R L Stiltner 456 24.9%
Officer T Gillespie 426 29.0%
Officer A Loureiro 394 36.7%

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 S Louthian have a 40.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 78 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 62% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer S Louthian include Traffic Infraction (31 cases), Other (22 cases), Public Intoxication (12 cases), Trespassing (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Public Intoxication cases involving Officer S Louthian in Bristol, 22.2% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 6 Trespassing cases involving Officer S Louthian in Bristol, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Trespassing 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. 78 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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