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Sutton — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 195 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Sutton? 41.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Sutton
Newport News
41.9%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
58.1%
Convicted
195
Cases
64th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
195 cases · 2025
Based on 195 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

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

Weapons Offense 60.0% dismissed DUI / DWI 37.5% dismissed Driving Suspended 0.0% dismissed Drug Possession 66.7% dismissed Reckless Driving 75.0% dismissed

If Sutton filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 41.9% of their 195 cases were dismissed, and 58.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 64% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (78 cases, 34.8% dismissed), followed by Other (67 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 195 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Newport News 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 Sutton resolve, by charge

Reckless Driving 75.0% Drug Possession 66.7% Weapons Offense 60.0% DUI / DWI 37.5% Driving Suspended 0.0%

Highest dismissalReckless Driving — 75.0% of 6 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 5 charges by case volume · Newport News · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 78 34.8%
Other 67 48.3%
Weapons Offense Guide 11 60.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 10 37.5%
Driving Suspended Guide 8 0.0%
Drug Possession Guide 6 66.7%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 75.0%

Other Officers in Newport News

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
A Sutton 886 66.8%
B Guifarro 489 33.2%
B Pitts 463 32.4%
K Tully 434 37.2%
A Baker 356 1.3%

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 Sutton have a 41.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 195 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 64% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Sutton include Traffic Infraction (78 cases), Other (67 cases), Weapons Offense (11 cases), DUI / DWI (10 cases), Driving Suspended (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 11 Weapons Offense cases involving Sutton in Newport News, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Weapons Offense outcomes for Newport News.
Based on 10 DUI / DWI cases involving Sutton in Newport News, 37.5% were dismissed. View full DUI / DWI outcomes for Newport News.
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. 195 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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