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Rusty Sykes — Buchanan County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 119 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Rusty Sykes? 19.6% of their cases were dismissed.

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Rusty Sykes
Buchanan County
19.6%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
80.4%
Convicted
119
Cases
20th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
119 cases · 2025
Based on 119 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

If Rusty Sykes filed your case in Buchanan County, here's what the data shows: 19.6% of their 119 cases were dismissed, and 80.4% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 20% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (56 cases, 17.6% dismissed), followed by Other (40 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 119 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Rusty Sykes resolve, by charge

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

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 100.0% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Buchanan County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 56 17.6%
Other 40 27.8%
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 439 25.9%
J N; Tpr Looney 264 17.4%
C J; Stpr Burkes 186 12.7%
D W Billiter 170 17.1%
S L; Tpr Phillips 143 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 19.6% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 119 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 (56 cases), Other (40 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. 119 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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