4 Baltimore Police Officers Indicted on Misdemeanor Charges

Prosecutors allege officers used excessive force and made false statements in incident reports.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:21pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An extreme close-up photograph of a police badge against a pitch-black background, the metal surface reflecting the harsh, direct light of the camera flash, creating a stark, investigative aesthetic.A stark, gritty image of a police badge underscores the gravity of misconduct allegations against Baltimore officers.Baltimore Today

Four Baltimore police officers have been indicted on misdemeanor charges stemming from separate incidents involving alleged use of excessive force and false reporting. The charges were announced by the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office and include misconduct in office, second-degree assault, false reporting, and false statements.

Why it matters

These indictments highlight ongoing concerns about police accountability and public trust in law enforcement, especially in the wake of high-profile incidents of alleged police misconduct. The charges could lead to disciplinary action against the officers and further erode confidence in the Baltimore Police Department.

The details

The four officers indicted are Kevin Dugan, Kevin Hilton, Mordechai Mandelbaum, and Menachem Rosenbloom. Dugan is accused of making false statements in his incident report about encounters with a juvenile and an adult during a crowd control incident in June 2024. Hilton is charged with assaulting a man while responding to a fight in March 2025. Rosenbloom is alleged to have assaulted a man and used pepper spray without justification, while Mandelbaum is charged with false reporting and misconduct in a June 2025 incident.

  • The incidents occurred between June 2024 and June 2025.
  • The indictments were announced by prosecutors on March 31, 2026.

The players

Kevin Dugan

A Baltimore police officer indicted on five counts of misconduct in office for allegedly making false statements in an incident report about encounters with a juvenile and an adult during a crowd control incident in June 2024.

Kevin Hilton

A Baltimore police officer indicted on charges of second-degree assault and misconduct in office for an alleged assault of a man while responding to a fight in March 2025.

Mordechai Mandelbaum

A Baltimore police officer indicted on charges of false report, false statement, and two counts of misconduct in office stemming from a June 2025 incident.

Menachem Rosenbloom

A Baltimore police officer indicted on charges of second-degree assault, false report, false statement, and four counts of misconduct in office for allegedly assaulting a man and using pepper spray without justification in a June 2025 incident.

Ivan Bates

The Baltimore City State's Attorney who announced the indictments and stated that allegations of excessive force by police officers erode public trust.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Allegations of excessive use of force by police officers strike at the very foundation of public trust. When that trust is eroded, so too is public safety.”

— Ivan Bates, Baltimore City State's Attorney

“Nobody is above the law — especially those who are sworn to uphold it.”

— Brandon Scott, Baltimore Mayor

“We are aware of the criminal charges filed against members of our department. I take allegations of police misconduct extremely seriously, as the integrity of our profession depends on it.”

— Richard Worley, Baltimore Police Commissioner

What’s next

The four officers will face trial on the charges, and the outcomes of their cases will be closely monitored to ensure justice is served.

The takeaway

These indictments underscore the ongoing challenges of maintaining public trust in law enforcement and the need for continued accountability measures to address allegations of police misconduct. The Baltimore community will be watching closely to see how these cases are resolved.