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R Bruton — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 39 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by R Bruton? 18.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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R Bruton
Newport News
18.8%
Dismissed
75.0%
Convicted
39
Cases
18th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
39 cases · 2025
Based on 39 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If R Bruton filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 18.8% of their 39 cases were dismissed, and 75.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Newport News average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 18% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (22 cases, 16.7% dismissed), followed by Other (12 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 39 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Newport News 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 22 16.7%
Other 12 0.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 884 65.6%
K Tully 418 36.3%
B Guifarro 388 32.8%
B Pitts 362 31.7%
A Baker 317 1.4%

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 R Bruton have a 18.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 39 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 18% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Bruton include Traffic Infraction (22 cases), Other (12 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 39 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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