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R W Cheatham — Virginia Beach Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 302 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by R W Cheatham? 28.1% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 92% of R W Cheatham's 302 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 W Cheatham
Virginia Beach
28.1%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
71.9%
Convicted
302
Cases
36th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
302 cases · 2025
Based on 302 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If R W Cheatham filed your case in Virginia Beach, here's what the data shows: 28.1% of their 302 cases were dismissed, and 71.9% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 36% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (277 cases, 28.4% dismissed), followed by Other (14 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 302 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: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 277 28.4%
Other 14 41.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 8 0.0%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
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 R W Cheatham have a 28.1% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 302 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 36% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R W Cheatham include Traffic Infraction (277 cases), Other (14 cases), Reckless Driving (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Reckless Driving cases involving R W Cheatham in Virginia Beach, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving 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. 302 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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