What does a solved case status indicate about an offender?

A solved case status indicates that law enforcement has successfully identified an offender and has brought formal charges against them. This status suggests that the investigation reached a conclusion where sufficient evidence was gathered to support the allegations, leading to legal action. The identification of the offender typically involves collecting evidence, witness statements, and other investigative efforts that confirm involvement in the crime. While other scenarios like evidence collection without charges or a case being dismissed may also occur during investigations, they do not classify a case as "solved," which specifically reflects the action of charging an identified suspect.