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R Watson — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 126 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by R Watson? 52.1% of their cases were dismissed — above the Newport News average.

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R Watson
Newport News
52.1%
Dismissed
43.7%
Convicted
126
Cases
79th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
126 cases · 2025
Based on 126 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If R Watson filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 52.1% of their 126 cases were dismissed, and 43.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Newport News average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 79% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (80 cases, 45.2% dismissed), followed by Other (20 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 126 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 80 45.2%
Other 20 83.3%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 50.0%

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 Watson have a 52.1% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 126 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 79% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving R Watson include Traffic Infraction (80 cases), Other (20 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 5 Public Intoxication cases involving R Watson in Newport News, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Newport News.
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. 126 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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