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Trooper Short — Powhatan County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 137 cases involving this officer

Charged after an arrest by Trooper Short? 36.8% of their cases were dismissed.

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Context for this record: 80% of Trooper Short's 137 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 Short
Powhatan County
36.8%
Dismissed
62.1%
Convicted
137
Cases
54th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
Regional avg: 40.4% dismissed
137 cases · 2025
Based on 137 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Trooper Short filed your case in Powhatan County, here's what the data shows: 36.8% of their 137 cases were dismissed, and 62.1% resulted in conviction. That's near the Powhatan County average of 40.4%. Statewide, this is higher than 54% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (110 cases, 36.7% dismissed), followed by Other (18 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 137 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Powhatan 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 110 36.7%
Other 18 45.5%
Reckless Driving Guide 7 20.0%

Other Officers in Powhatan County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Trooper Dews 254 38.1%
Deputy Back 198 46.0%
Deputy Barden 196 42.8%
Trooper Boelt 173 48.9%
Sgt Grady 126 43.5%

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 Short have a 36.8% dismissal rate, compared to the regional average of 40.4%, based on 137 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 54% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Trooper Short include Traffic Infraction (110 cases), Other (18 cases), Reckless Driving (7 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 7 Reckless Driving cases involving Trooper Short in Powhatan County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Powhatan 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. 137 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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