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Sgt M W Edwards — Bristol Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 813 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Sgt M W Edwards? 23.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 96% of Sgt M W Edwards's 813 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.

Sgt M W Edwards
Bristol
23.5%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
76.3%
Convicted
813
Cases
26th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
813 cases · 2025
Based on 813 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Sgt M W Edwards filed your case in Bristol, here's what the data shows: 23.5% of their 813 cases were dismissed, and 76.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 26% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (777 cases, 22.7% dismissed), followed by Other (22 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 813 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Bristol 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 777 22.7%
Other 22 22.2%
Driving Suspended Guide 14 60.0%

Other Officers in Bristol

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Officer D Clayman 611 21.6%
Officer A Loureiro 490 38.8%
Trooper R L Stiltner 474 25.3%
Officer T Gillespie 449 27.9%
Officer J Tester 362 35.8%

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 M W Edwards have a 23.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 813 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 26% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Sgt M W Edwards include Traffic Infraction (777 cases), Other (22 cases), Driving Suspended (14 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 14 Driving Suspended cases involving Sgt M W Edwards in Bristol, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Bristol.
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. 813 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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