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T W Terpstra — Lynchburg Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 187 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by T W Terpstra? 23.3% of their cases were dismissed.

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T W Terpstra
Lynchburg
23.3%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
75.2%
Convicted
187
Cases
26th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
187 cases · 2025
Based on 187 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

What were you charged with?

See what happened in T W Terpstra's cases for your specific charge.

Driving Suspended 10.5% dismissed Drug Possession 66.7% dismissed Obstruction 50.0% dismissed Public Intoxication 0.0% dismissed

If T W Terpstra filed your case in Lynchburg, here's what the data shows: 23.3% of their 187 cases were dismissed, and 75.2% 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 (116 cases, 25.8% dismissed), followed by Other (23 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 187 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Lynchburg 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 T W Terpstra resolve, by charge

Drug Possession 66.7% Obstruction 50.0% Driving Suspended 10.5% Public Intoxication 0.0%

Highest dismissalDrug Possession — 66.7% of 9 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 116 25.8%
Other 23 11.1%
Driving Suspended Guide 20 10.5%
Drug Possession Guide 9 66.7%
Obstruction Guide 6 50.0%
Public Intoxication Guide 6 0.0%

Other Officers in Lynchburg

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
M D Bauserman 906 18.3%
Lynchburg General District Ct 829 47.2%
J W Farrar 654 17.4%
B A Orrock 390 27.6%
M S Dondero 343 25.6%

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 T W Terpstra have a 23.3% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 187 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 T W Terpstra include Traffic Infraction (116 cases), Other (23 cases), Driving Suspended (20 cases), Drug Possession (9 cases), Obstruction (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 20 Driving Suspended cases involving T W Terpstra in Lynchburg, 10.5% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Lynchburg.
Based on 9 Drug Possession cases involving T W Terpstra in Lynchburg, 66.7% were dismissed. View full Drug Possession outcomes for Lynchburg.
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. 187 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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