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Officer T Gillespie — Bristol Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 426 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Officer T Gillespie? 29.0% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 86% of Officer T Gillespie's 426 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 T Gillespie
Bristol
29.0%
Dismissed
69.5%
Convicted
426
Cases
38th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
426 cases · 2025
Based on 426 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Officer T Gillespie's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 50.0% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 60.0% dismissed

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If Officer T Gillespie filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 29.0% of their 426 cases were dismissed, and 69.5% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Bristol average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 38% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (365 cases, 25.5% dismissed), followed by Other (35 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 426 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 365 25.5%
Other 35 44.8%
Driving Suspended Guide 7 50.0%
Drug Possession Guide 5 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 60.0%

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 A Loureiro 394 36.7%
Officer J Tester 349 35.8%

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 Officer T Gillespie have a 29.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 426 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 38% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer T Gillespie include Traffic Infraction (365 cases), Other (35 cases), Driving Suspended (7 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Driving Suspended cases involving Officer T Gillespie in Bristol, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 5 Drug Possession cases involving Officer T Gillespie in Bristol, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession 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. 426 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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