Four Baltimore Cops Indicted for Assault, Cover-Up Charges

Prosecutors say officers used excessive force, filed false reports in trio of street clashes

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:09pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of handcuffs lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the criminal charges against the Baltimore police officers.The indictment of four Baltimore police officers on assault and cover-up charges highlights the city's ongoing struggle with police accountability.Baltimore Today

Four Baltimore police officers have been indicted on criminal charges including second-degree assault, false reporting, and misconduct in office. The allegations stem from three separate incidents in 2024 and 2025, and the cases will be handled by the city's Public Trust & Police Integrity Unit.

Why it matters

These latest charges arrive in a city that has become a national case study in police oversight, with the fallout from the federal Gun Trace Task Force scandal still looming large. The new cases will be closely watched for what they signal about day-to-day practices inside the department and whether they move the needle on community trust that has been slow to rebuild.

The details

Prosecutors say Officers Kevin Dugan, Kevin Hilton, Mordechai Mandelbaum, and Menachem Rosenbloom face a range of misdemeanor counts. Dugan is accused of using excessive force and filing false reports after a 2024 incident in Fells Point, while Hilton faces assault and misconduct charges from a 2025 encounter. Mandelbaum and Rosenbloom are charged with false reporting and misconduct related to a 2025 response.

  • On June 8, 2024, the alleged incidents involving Officer Dugan occurred.
  • On March 30, 2025, the alleged incident involving Officer Hilton took place.
  • On June 26, 2025, the alleged incidents involving Officers Mandelbaum and Rosenbloom occurred.

The players

Kevin Dugan

A Baltimore police officer indicted on five counts of misconduct in office.

Kevin Hilton

A Baltimore police officer indicted on charges of second-degree assault and misconduct in office.

Mordechai Mandelbaum

A Baltimore police officer indicted on charges of false report, false statement, and multiple counts of misconduct in office.

Menachem Rosenbloom

A Baltimore police officer indicted on charges of false report, false statement, second-degree assault, and multiple counts of misconduct in office.

Ivan Bates

The State's Attorney for Baltimore City, who framed the cases as the product of methodical work by his office's Public Trust & Police Integrity Unit.

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What they’re saying

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

— Brandon M. Scott, Mayor of Baltimore

“We take these allegations extremely seriously.”

— Richard Worley, Baltimore Police Commissioner

What’s next

Court scheduling will follow the usual route, with arraignments and hearings to be set in Baltimore courts. No trial dates have been announced, and coverage will be updated as new filings and court dates are posted.

The takeaway

These indictments underscore the ongoing challenges Baltimore faces in rebuilding community trust in its police force, as the city continues to grapple with a history of policing scandals and the need for greater accountability.