Baltimore Officer Indicted for Faking Traffic Stops
Baltimore City police officer Dequwan Houchins has been indicted on charges including false entry in a public record and misconduct in office. He is accused of faking traffic stops to avoid responding to other calls, a scheme uncovered during a…
Baltimore, MD, August 11, 2026 —
A Baltimore City police officer, Dequwan Houchins, has been indicted on multiple charges, including false entry in a public record and misconduct in office. The indictment stems from allegations that Officer Houchins fabricated traffic stops as a means to avoid responding to other calls for service.
The scheme was reportedly uncovered during a routine audit of police records. According to officials, this alleged behavior created an undue burden on other officers within the department. Furthermore, authorities stated that such actions could have potentially jeopardized the safety of fellow officers.
As a result of the indictment, Officer Houchins’ police powers have been suspended. He is currently on paid administrative duty pending the outcome of the legal proceedings.
This case is not the first instance of indictments against Baltimore police officers in recent years. The trend summary notes that previous indictments in 2026 involved officers charged with offenses such as assault, theft, and filing false reports.
Story summarized from the original created by Adam Thompson on www.cbsnews.com, see more information here.
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