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P W Zeliff — Virginia Beach Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 256 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by P W Zeliff? 38.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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P W Zeliff
Virginia Beach
38.7%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
61.3%
Convicted
256
Cases
217
Resolved here
58th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
256 cases · 2025
Based on 256 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in P W Zeliff's cases for your specific charge.

Weapons Offense 30.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 5.9% dismissed Assault & Battery 80.0% dismissed Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Obstruction 100.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 50.0% dismissed

If P W Zeliff filed your case in Virginia Beach, here's what the data shows: of 256 cases filed, 217 reached an outcome — 38.7% were dismissed and 61.3% 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 (92 cases, 31.2% dismissed), followed by Other (68 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 256 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Virginia Beach District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving P W Zeliff resolve, by charge

Drug Possession 100.0% Obstruction 100.0% Assault & Battery 80.0% Driving Suspended 50.0% Weapons Offense 30.0% DUI / DWI 5.9%

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 3 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 92 31.2%
Other 68 45.3%
Weapons Offense Guide 37 30.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 18 5.9%
Assault & Battery Guide 8 80.0%
Drug Possession Guide 8 100.0%
Obstruction Guide 7 100.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 6 50.0%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

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C Bryan 1,583 31.5%
J R Ford 1,527 24.9%
B Fleurimond 1,398 29.5%
K D Jones 1,166 29.2%
J N Ford 1,165 26.7%

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 P W Zeliff have a 38.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 256 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 P W Zeliff include Traffic Infraction (92 cases), Other (68 cases), Weapons Offense (37 cases), DUI / DWI (18 cases), Assault & Battery (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 37 Weapons Offense cases involving P W Zeliff in Virginia Beach, 30 reached an outcome and 30.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Virginia Beach.
Of 18 DUI / DWI cases involving P W Zeliff in Virginia Beach, 17 reached an outcome and 5.9% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Virginia Beach.
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. 256 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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