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R Mele — Spotsylvania County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 579 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by R Mele? 34.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 84% of R Mele's 579 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.

R Mele
Spotsylvania County
34.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
65.7%
Convicted
579
Cases
49th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
579 cases · 2025
Based on 579 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If R Mele filed your case in Spotsylvania County, here's what the data shows: 34.3% of their 579 cases were dismissed, and 65.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 49% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (485 cases, 34.8% dismissed), followed by Other (81 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 579 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Spotsylvania County 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 485 34.8%
Other 81 33.3%
Driving Suspended Guide 10 30.0%

Other Officers in Spotsylvania County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Bell 1,480 32.7%
C M Hall 1,247 33.0%
J Kcraget 948 31.6%
J Moore 662 15.6%
A J Lubbers 583 36.8%

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 R Mele have a 34.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 579 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 49% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Mele include Traffic Infraction (485 cases), Other (81 cases), Driving Suspended (10 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 Driving Suspended cases involving R Mele in Spotsylvania County, 30.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Spotsylvania County.
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. 579 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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