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Charged after an arrest by W T Ridges? 47.5% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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W T Ridges
Chesterfield County
47.5%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
50.0%
Convicted
95
Cases
74th
Percentile
Top charge: Traffic Infraction
95 cases · 2025

What were you charged with?

See what happened in W T Ridges's cases for your specific charge.

If W T Ridges filed your case in Chesterfield County, here's what the data shows: 47.5% of their 95 cases were dismissed, and 50.0% resulted in conviction. That dismissal rate is notably above the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 74% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Traffic Infraction (41 cases, 33.3% 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 95 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesterfield 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 41 33.3%
Other 18 50.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 12 55.6%
Reckless Driving Guide 6 100.0%

Other Officers in Chesterfield County

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
P M Bishop 1,246 11.2%
A L Coe 1,169 17.7%
W C Warriner 1,127 29.9%
S A Phillips 1,112 26.2%
S Scott 1,010 21.6%

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 T Ridges have a 47.5% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 95 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 74% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving W T Ridges include Traffic Infraction (41 cases), Other (18 cases), Larceny / Theft (12 cases), Reckless Driving (6 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 12 Larceny / Theft cases involving W T Ridges in Chesterfield County, 55.6% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesterfield County.
Based on 6 Reckless Driving cases involving W T Ridges in Chesterfield County, 100.0% were dismissed. View full Reckless Driving outcomes for Chesterfield 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. 95 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

47.5% of this officer's cases in Chesterfield County are dismissed. A defense attorney who knows this court can review your case — free, no obligation.