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R Thornton — Fairfax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 45 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by R Thornton? 75.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the Fairfax County average.

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R Thornton
Fairfax County
75.0%
Dismissed
25.0%
Convicted
45
Cases
93th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
45 cases · 2025
Based on 45 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

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See what happened in R Thornton's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 100.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 83.3% dismissed Drug Possession 75.0% dismissed

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If R Thornton filed your case in Fairfax County, here's what the data shows: 75.0% of their 45 cases were dismissed, and 25.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Fairfax County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 93% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (11 cases, 57.1% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (7 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 45 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Fairfax 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 11 57.1%
Larceny / Theft Guide 7 100.0%
Other 7 80.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 7 83.3%
Drug Possession Guide 5 75.0%

Other Officers in Fairfax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C S Chessnoe 4,704 46.8%
S Faett 4,034 99.9%
A L Mcinnes 1,227 26.2%
B A Hungarter 1,150 28.5%
A W Depoto 1,061 34.4%

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 Thornton have a 75.0% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 45 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 93% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Thornton include Traffic Infraction (11 cases), Larceny / Theft (7 cases), Other (7 cases), Public Intoxication (7 cases), Drug Possession (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Larceny / Theft cases involving R Thornton in Fairfax County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Fairfax County.
Based on 7 Public Intoxication cases involving R Thornton in Fairfax County, 83.3% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Fairfax 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. 45 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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