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Sgt Clarke — Halifax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 213 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Sgt Clarke? 8.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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Sgt Clarke
Halifax County
8.7%
Dismissed
91.3%
Convicted
213
Cases
6th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
213 cases · 2025
Based on 213 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

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See what happened in Sgt Clarke's cases for your specific charge.

Drug Possession 0.0% dismissed Reckless Driving 0.0% dismissed Weapons Offense 100.0% dismissed

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If Sgt Clarke filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 8.7% of their 213 cases were dismissed, and 91.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the Halifax County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 6% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (119 cases, 1.3% dismissed), followed by Other (58 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 213 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Halifax County 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 119 1.3%
Other 58 21.1%
Drug Possession Guide 12 0.0%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 0.0%
Weapons Offense Guide 5 100.0%

Other Officers in Halifax County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Officer S Dyer 464 12.6%
Trooper R L Compton 444 11.4%
Trooper C Fisher 433 15.6%
Trooper E Medley 338 13.5%
Sgt J Florence 258 4.1%

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 Sgt Clarke have a 8.7% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 213 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 6% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Sgt Clarke include Traffic Infraction (119 cases), Other (58 cases), Drug Possession (12 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases), Weapons Offense (5 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Drug Possession cases involving Sgt Clarke in Halifax County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Halifax County.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving Sgt Clarke in Halifax County, 0.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Halifax County.
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. 213 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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