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S Velez — Chesapeake Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 342 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by S Velez? 7.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 87% of S Velez's 342 cases are Traffic Infraction — a single charge category, often involving automated enforcement (photo speed cameras, toll/HOV cameras) or administrative filings. The dismissal rate above reflects how that specific category is handled, not what typically happens with arrest-based charges. If you were arrested, look at the charge breakdown below for the most relevant comparison.

S Velez
Chesapeake
7.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
92.7%
Convicted
342
Cases
5th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
342 cases · 2025
Based on 342 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

DUI / DWI 0.0% dismissed Failure to Appear 100.0% dismissed

If S Velez filed your case in Chesapeake, here's what the data shows: 7.3% of their 342 cases were dismissed, and 92.7% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 5% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (298 cases, 2.9% dismissed), followed by Other (29 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 342 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesapeake 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
Traffic Infraction 298 2.9%
Other 29 25.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 10 0.0%
Failure to Appear 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Chesapeake

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Z Caprio 1,601 6.2%
J Cook 1,273 7.5%
C Turner 1,073 7.8%
A Phillips 966 22.0%
L Beall 927 18.0%

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 Velez have a 7.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 342 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 5% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving S Velez include Traffic Infraction (298 cases), Other (29 cases), DUI / DWI (10 cases), Failure to Appear (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 10 DUI / DWI cases involving S Velez in Chesapeake, 0.0% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Chesapeake.
Based on 5 Failure to Appear cases involving S Velez in Chesapeake, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Failure to Appear outcomes for Chesapeake.
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. 342 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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