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Southard — Westmoreland County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 261 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Southard? 43.3% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Southard
Westmoreland County
43.3%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
56.7%
Convicted
261
Cases
67th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
261 cases · 2025
Based on 261 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Reckless Driving 14.3% dismissed Property Destruction 100.0% dismissed Disorderly Conduct 66.7% dismissed Obstruction 80.0% dismissed

If Southard filed your case in Westmoreland County, here's what the data shows: 43.3% of their 261 cases were dismissed, and 56.7% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 67% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (175 cases, 38.4% dismissed), followed by Reckless Driving (28 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 261 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Westmoreland 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 Southard resolve, by charge

Property Destruction 100.0% Obstruction 80.0% Disorderly Conduct 66.7% Reckless Driving 14.3%

Highest dismissalProperty Destruction — 100.0% of 8 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 4 charges by case volume · Westmoreland County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 175 38.4%
Reckless Driving Guide 28 14.3%
Other 21 68.4%
Property Destruction 8 100.0%
Disorderly Conduct 6 66.7%
Obstruction Guide 6 80.0%

Other Officers in Westmoreland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Gass 437 26.5%
Paroskie 413 50.7%
Darby 387 10.8%
Felts 301 15.9%
Mulvena 299 30.9%

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 Southard have a 43.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 261 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 67% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Southard include Traffic Infraction (175 cases), Reckless Driving (28 cases), Other (21 cases), Property Destruction (8 cases), Disorderly Conduct (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 28 Reckless Driving cases involving Southard in Westmoreland County, 14.3% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Westmoreland County.
Based on 8 Property Destruction cases involving Southard in Westmoreland County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Property Destruction outcomes for Westmoreland 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. 261 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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