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S A Atwell — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 89 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by S A Atwell? 68.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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S A Atwell
Newport News
68.8%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
28.6%
Convicted
89
Cases
77
Resolved here
91th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
89 cases · 2025
Based on 89 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 64.3% dismissed Trespassing 72.7% dismissed Public Intoxication 40.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed

If S A Atwell filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: of 89 cases filed, 77 reached an outcome — 68.8% were dismissed and 28.6% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 91% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (18 cases, 80.0% dismissed), followed by Larceny / Theft (17 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 89 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: July 8, 2026

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving S A Atwell resolve, by charge

Weapons Offense 100.0% Trespassing 72.7% Assault & Battery 64.3% Larceny / Theft 58.3% Public Intoxication 40.0%

Highest dismissalWeapons Offense — 100.0% of 5 resolved cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Newport News · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 18 80.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 17 58.3%
Assault & Battery Guide 15 64.3%
Trespassing Guide 12 72.7%
Public Intoxication Guide 5 40.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 886 66.8%
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%

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 68.8% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 89 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 91% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S A Atwell include Other (18 cases), Larceny / Theft (17 cases), Assault & Battery (15 cases), Trespassing (12 cases), Public Intoxication (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Of 17 Larceny / Theft cases involving S A Atwell in Newport News, 12 reached an outcome and 58.3% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Newport News.
Of 15 Assault & Battery cases involving S A Atwell in Newport News, 14 reached an outcome and 64.3% 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. 89 cases analyzed. Last updated July 8, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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