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Charged after an arrest by W Bell? 32.7% of their cases were dismissed.

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W Bell
Spotsylvania County
32.7%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
67.0%
Convicted
1,480
Cases
45th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
1,480 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in W Bell's cases for your specific charge.

If W Bell filed your case in Spotsylvania County, here's what the data shows: 32.7% of their 1,480 cases were dismissed, and 67.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is below the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 45% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (770 cases, 28.7% dismissed), followed by Other (653 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 1,480 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Spotsylvania 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

Exhibit · Dismissal rate by charge

How cases involving W Bell resolve, by charge

Highest dismissalDriving Suspended — 42.1% of 23 cases, the highest among this officer's most common charges.

Top 3 charges by case volume · Spotsylvania County · 2025 public court records · methodology

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Traffic Infraction 770 28.7%
Other 653 36.9%
Driving Suspended Guide 23 42.1%
Reckless Driving Guide 20 20.0%
DUI / DWI Guide 11 16.7%

Other Officers in Spotsylvania County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
C M Hall 1,247 33.0%
J Kcraget 948 31.6%
J Moore 662 15.6%
A J Lubbers 583 36.8%
R Mele 579 34.3%

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 Bell have a 32.7% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 1,480 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 45% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W Bell include Traffic Infraction (770 cases), Other (653 cases), Driving Suspended (23 cases), Reckless Driving (20 cases), DUI / DWI (11 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 23 Driving Suspended cases involving W Bell in Spotsylvania County, 42.1% were dismissed. View full Driving Suspended outcomes for Spotsylvania County.
Based on 20 Reckless Driving cases involving W Bell in Spotsylvania County, 20.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Spotsylvania 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. 1,480 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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