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Sutton — Newport News Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 193 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Sutton? 41.6% of their cases were dismissed — above the Newport News average.

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Sutton
Newport News
41.6%
Dismissed
58.4%
Convicted
193
Cases
63th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
193 cases · 2025
Based on 193 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

Don't see your charge? Check your case

If Sutton filed your case in Newport News, here's what the data shows: 41.6% of their 193 cases were dismissed, and 58.4% resulted in conviction. That's near the Newport News average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 63% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (78 cases, 34.8% dismissed), followed by Other (66 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 193 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 78 34.8%
Other 66 48.3%
Weapons Offense Guide 11 60.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 9 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 884 65.6%
K Tully 418 36.3%
B Guifarro 388 32.8%
B Pitts 362 31.7%
A Baker 317 1.4%

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 41.6% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 193 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 63% 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 (66 cases), Weapons Offense (11 cases), DUI / DWI (9 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 9 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. 193 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

What's Next

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