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Trooper O Connell — Albemarle County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 51 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Trooper O Connell? 38.5% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 82% of Trooper O Connell's 51 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.

Trooper O Connell
Albemarle County
38.5%
Dismissed
▼ vs 40.5% statewide
61.5%
Convicted
51
Cases
58th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
51 cases · 2025
Based on 51 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Trooper O Connell filed your case in Albemarle County, here's what the data shows: 38.5% of their 51 cases were dismissed, and 61.5% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 58% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (42 cases, 40.0% dismissed), followed by Other (9 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 51 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Albemarle 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

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 42 40.0%
Other 9 33.3%

Other Officers in Albemarle County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
John Vanwitzenburg 523 41.6%
Trooper Ta Schurr 482 37.4%
David Huffman 383 45.7%
Trooper Stagner 376 37.9%
Trooper Gd Mccoy 367 42.5%

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 Trooper O Connell have a 38.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 51 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 58% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Trooper O Connell include Traffic Infraction (42 cases), Other (9 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
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. 51 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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38.5% of this officer's cases in Albemarle County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.

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