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Rusty Sykes — Buchanan County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 106 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Rusty Sykes? 19.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Rusty Sykes
Buchanan County
19.8%
Dismissed
80.2%
Convicted
106
Cases
20th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
106 cases · 2025
Based on 106 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in Rusty Sykes's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 100.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 0.0% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed

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If Rusty Sykes filed your case in Buchanan County, here's what the data shows: 19.8% of their 106 cases were dismissed, and 80.2% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Buchanan County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 20% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (50 cases, 17.4% dismissed), followed by Other (33 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 106 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Buchanan 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 50 17.4%
Other 33 29.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 100.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 0.0%
Driving Suspended Guide 5 0.0%

Other Officers in Buchanan County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C Chapman 420 26.2%
J N; Tpr Looney 187 20.5%
D W Billiter 148 19.0%
C J; Stpr Burkes 146 14.6%
S L; Tpr Phillips 139 22.7%

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 Rusty Sykes have a 19.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 106 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 20% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Rusty Sykes include Traffic Infraction (50 cases), Other (33 cases), Drug Possession (6 cases), Public Intoxication (6 cases), Driving Suspended (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 6 Drug Possession cases involving Rusty Sykes in Buchanan County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Buchanan County.
Based on 6 Public Intoxication cases involving Rusty Sykes in Buchanan County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Public Intoxication outcomes for Buchanan 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. 106 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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