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S D Houston — Portsmouth Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 47 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by S D Houston? 96.2% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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S D Houston
Portsmouth
96.2%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
3.8%
Convicted
47
Cases
98th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
47 cases · 2025
Based on 47 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S D Houston's cases for your specific charge.

Larceny / Theft 100.0% dismissed Grand Larceny 100.0% dismissed

If S D Houston filed your case in Portsmouth, here's what the data shows: 96.2% of their 47 cases were dismissed, and 3.8% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 98% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (14 cases, 100.0% dismissed), followed by Other (12 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 47 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Portsmouth 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 14 100.0%
Other 12 85.7%
Grand Larceny Guide 9 100.0%

Other Officers in Portsmouth

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
D Long 1,066 13.3%
F Pulleyiii 836 24.5%
A Dorr 677 21.2%
E Barnes 370 18.9%
J Robinson 367 17.1%

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 D Houston have a 96.2% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 47 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 98% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S D Houston include Larceny / Theft (14 cases), Other (12 cases), Grand Larceny (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Larceny / Theft cases involving S D Houston in Portsmouth, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Portsmouth.
Based on 9 Grand Larceny cases involving S D Houston in Portsmouth, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Grand Larceny outcomes for Portsmouth.
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. 47 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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