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Vandevander — Highland County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 22 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by Vandevander? 75.0% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Vandevander
Highland County
75.0%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
25.0%
Convicted
22
Cases
93th
Percentile
Top charge: Larceny / Theft
22 cases · 2025
Based on 22 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If Vandevander filed your case in Highland County, here's what the data shows: 75.0% of their 22 cases were dismissed, and 25.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 93% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Larceny / Theft (19 cases, 73.7% dismissed). 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 22 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Highland 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
Larceny / Theft Guide 19 73.7%

Other Officers in Highland County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Lightner 393 45.5%
Boyd 183 35.2%
Fridley 92 50.0%
C S Dep Deeds 43 100.0%
May 39 10.0%

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 Vandevander have a 75.0% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 22 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 93% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving Vandevander include Larceny / Theft (19 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 19 Larceny / Theft cases involving Vandevander in Highland County, 73.7% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Highland 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. 22 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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