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S J Sterling — Virginia Beach Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 226 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by S J Sterling? 50.8% of their cases were dismissed — above the Virginia Beach average.

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S J Sterling
Virginia Beach
50.8%
Dismissed
48.1%
Convicted
226
Cases
78th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
226 cases · 2025
Based on 226 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in S J Sterling's cases for your specific charge.

Reckless Driving 36.0% dismissed Obstruction 50.0% dismissed

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If S J Sterling filed your case in Virginia Beach, here's what the data shows: 50.8% of their 226 cases were dismissed, and 48.1% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the Virginia Beach average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 78% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (97 cases, 56.6% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (91 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 226 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Virginia Beach 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 97 56.6%
Traffic Infraction 91 49.3%
Reckless Driving Guide 26 36.0%
Obstruction Guide 5 50.0%

Other Officers in Virginia Beach

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C Bryan 1,482 32.6%
B Fleurimond 1,315 29.0%
K D Jones 1,017 29.0%
N W Johnson 927 26.0%
M D Mcinerney 914 35.9%

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 J Sterling have a 50.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 226 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 78% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S J Sterling include Other (97 cases), Traffic Infraction (91 cases), Reckless Driving (26 cases), Obstruction (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 26 Reckless Driving cases involving S J Sterling in Virginia Beach, 36.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Virginia Beach.
Based on 5 Obstruction cases involving S J Sterling in Virginia Beach, 50.0% were dismissed. View full Obstruction outcomes for Virginia Beach.
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. 226 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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