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Sgt Clarke — Halifax County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 241 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Sgt Clarke? 7.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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Sgt Clarke
Halifax County
7.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
92.7%
Convicted
241
Cases
5th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
241 cases · 2025
Based on 241 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

If Sgt Clarke filed your case in Halifax County, here's what the data shows: 7.3% of their 241 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 (139 cases, 1.0% dismissed), followed by Other (65 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 241 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving Sgt Clarke resolve, by charge

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

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

Top 3 charges by case volume · Halifax County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 139 1.0%
Other 65 19.5%
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
Trooper R L Compton 714 9.0%
Officer S Dyer 477 12.6%
Trooper C Fisher 436 15.5%
Trooper E Medley 338 13.5%
Trooper E W Medley 303 23.7%

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 7.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 241 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 Sgt Clarke include Traffic Infraction (139 cases), Other (65 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. 241 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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