Baltimore officer faked traffic stops to avoid calls, prosecutors say

MD Police Officer Indicted, Accused Of Logging Fake Traffic Stops

Prosecutors say the Baltimore police officer logged fake traffic stops to avoid service calls, sometimes while handling personal matters.

Baltimore police officer indicted for allegedly logging fake traffic stops to avoid service calls

Baltimore City police officer Dequwan Houchins is facing an indictment for allegedly logging fake traffic stops.

Baltimore officer indicted over allegation of false traffic stops

A Baltimore police officer is charged in connection with false reports that prosecutors say burdened other officers and potentially jeopardized their safety.

Baltimore officer faked traffic stops to avoid calls, prosecutors say

The officer was indicted Friday in Baltimore Circuit Court on charges of making a false entry into public records and misconduct in office.

Baltimore officials to announce indictment of officer

Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates will be joined by Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley today to announce the indictment of a Baltimore police officer. The officer is accused of logging fake traffic stops. The news conference will take place at 11 a.m. This report will be updated.

Prosecutors: BPD officer radioed in car stops, but in reality was ordering a smoothie

Officer Dequwan Houchins began this alleged misconduct in December of 2025 and continued doing so for approximately four months into 2026.