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Officer T Gillespie — Bristol Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 449 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Officer T Gillespie? 27.9% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 86% of Officer T Gillespie's 449 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
27.9%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
70.7%
Convicted
449
Cases
35th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
449 cases · 2025
Based on 449 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 42.9% dismissed Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 60.0% dismissed

If Officer T Gillespie filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 27.9% of their 449 cases were dismissed, and 70.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 35% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (385 cases, 24.7% dismissed), followed by Other (36 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 449 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Officer T Gillespie resolve, by charge

Reckless Driving 60.0% Driving Suspended 42.9% Drug Possession 0.0%

Highest dismissalReckless Driving — 60.0% of 5 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Bristol · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 385 24.7%
Other 36 43.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 42.9%
Drug Possession Guide 5 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 5 60.0%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Sgt M W Edwards 813 23.5%
Officer D Clayman 611 21.6%
Officer A Loureiro 490 38.8%
Trooper R L Stiltner 474 25.3%
Officer J Tester 362 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 27.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 449 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 35% 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 (385 cases), Other (36 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases), Reckless Driving (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Driving Suspended cases involving Officer T Gillespie in Bristol, 42.9% 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. 449 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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