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S A Atwell — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 85 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S A Atwell? 64.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the Newport News average.

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S A Atwell
Newport News
64.6%
Dismissed
32.3%
Convicted
85
Cases
89th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
85 cases · 2025
Based on 85 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S A Atwell's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 58.3% dismissed Assault & Battery 66.7% dismissed Trespassing 70.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 25.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If S A Atwell filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 64.6% of their 85 cases were dismissed, and 32.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Newport News average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 89% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (21 cases, 69.2% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (15 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 85 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
Other 21 69.2%
Larceny / Theft Guide 15 58.3%
Assault & Battery Guide 13 66.7%
Trespassing Guide 12 70.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 25.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

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 S A Atwell have a 64.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 85 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 89% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S A Atwell include Other (21 cases), Larceny / Theft (15 cases), Assault & Battery (13 cases), Trespassing (12 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 15 Larceny / Theft cases involving S A Atwell in Newport News, 58.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Newport News.
Based on 13 Assault & Battery cases involving S A Atwell in Newport News, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Assault & Battery 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. 85 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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