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W A Richardson — Roanoke County Officer Records (2025)

What happened in 75 cases involving this officer

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Charged after an arrest by W A Richardson? 90.7% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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Context for this record: 100% of W A Richardson's 75 cases are Other — 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.

W A Richardson
Roanoke County
90.7%
Dismissed
▲ vs 40.5% statewide
9.3%
Convicted
75
Cases
97th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
75 cases · 2025
Based on 75 public court records VirginiaCourtFile.com

If W A Richardson filed your case in Roanoke County, here's what the data shows: 90.7% of their 75 cases were dismissed, and 9.3% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 97% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (75 cases, 90.7% 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 75 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Roanoke 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
Other 75 90.7%

Other Officers in Roanoke County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
W Hoopes 659 29.4%
M Muhammad 543 34.4%
M Hicks 530 25.3%
E S Austin 484 33.5%
K W Cahoon 422 31.2%

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 W A Richardson have a 90.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 75 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 97% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W A Richardson include Other (75 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. 75 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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