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Officer W Carter — Bristol Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 258 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Officer W Carter? 50.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Officer W Carter
Bristol
50.6%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
49.4%
Convicted
258
Cases
78th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
258 cases · 2025
Based on 258 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Officer W Carter's cases for your specific charge.

DUI / DWI 16.7% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 50.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 50.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 57.1% dismissed Obstruction 50.0% dismissed

If Officer W Carter filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 50.6% of their 258 cases were dismissed, and 49.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 78% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (133 cases, 50.0% dismissed), followed by Other (52 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 258 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 W Carter resolve, by charge

Drug Possession 100.0% Reckless Driving 57.1% Driving Suspended 50.0% Public Intoxication 50.0% Obstruction 50.0% DUI / DWI 16.7%

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 13 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 6 charges by case volume · Bristol · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 133 50.0%
Other 52 53.7%
DUI / DWI Guide 16 16.7%
Drug Possession Guide 13 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 11 50.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 9 50.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 57.1%
Obstruction Guide 5 50.0%

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 T Gillespie 449 27.9%

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 W Carter have a 50.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 258 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 78% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Officer W Carter include Traffic Infraction (133 cases), Other (52 cases), DUI / DWI (16 cases), Drug Possession (13 cases), Driving Suspended (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 16 DUI / DWI cases involving Officer W Carter in Bristol, 16.7% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Bristol.
Based on 13 Drug Possession cases involving Officer W Carter in Bristol, 100.0% 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. 258 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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