Four Baltimore Police Officers Indicted on Assault, False Report Charges

Prosecutors say the officers violated public trust through misconduct and excessive use of force.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:33am

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Four Baltimore police officers have been indicted on misdemeanor charges, including assault, false reporting, and misconduct in office. The charges stem from separate incidents in 2024 and 2025 where the officers allegedly used excessive force and made false statements in their reports.

Why it matters

These indictments raise serious concerns about police accountability and the erosion of public trust in law enforcement. Allegations of excessive force and false reporting by officers undermine the community's faith in the justice system and highlight the need for greater transparency and oversight.

The details

According to prosecutors, Officer Kevin Dugan is accused of assaulting a juvenile and an adult during a crowd control incident in 2024, and then making false statements in his report. Officer Kevin Hilton allegedly assaulted a man while responding to a fight in 2025. Officers Mordechai Mandelbaum and Menachem Rosenbloom are charged in connection with an incident in 2025 where Rosenbloom is said to have assaulted a man and used pepper spray without justification, while Mandelbaum is accused of filing a false report.

  • The alleged incidents occurred on June 8, 2024, March 30, 2025, and June 26, 2025.
  • The indictments were announced by Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates on March 31, 2026.

The players

Kevin Dugan

A Baltimore police officer indicted on five counts of misconduct in office for alleged assault and false reporting.

Kevin Hilton

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

Mordechai Mandelbaum

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

Menachem Rosenbloom

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

Ivan Bates

The Baltimore City State's Attorney who announced the indictments against the four officers.

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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 will be closely monitored to ensure justice is served.

The takeaway

These indictments underscore the critical need for greater accountability and transparency within the Baltimore Police Department. Restoring public trust in law enforcement is essential for maintaining public safety and upholding the principles of the justice system.