Baltimore Police Officers Convicted of Misconduct
A judge found two Baltimore officers guilty of misconduct charges following a 2025 arrest.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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Judge Lynn Stewart Mays convicted Officers Menachem Rosenbloom and Mordechai Mandelbaum of misconduct charges on October 14, 2026. The officers were found guilty following an incident involving the arrest of Khalil Smith on East Chase Street.
Why it matters
The convictions stem from actions taken during an arrest in the Johnston Square neighborhood, highlighting ongoing legal scrutiny regarding police conduct and accountability in Baltimore. Both officers currently remain suspended with pay pending their sentencing.
Judge Lynn Stewart Mays issued guilty verdicts for second-degree assault and misconduct against Menachem Rosenbloom and two counts of false statements and misconduct against Mordechai Mandelbaum. Both officers, who have five years of service, await sentencing scheduled for December 16.
The players
Lynn Stewart Mays
She is the judge who presided over the trial and issued the guilty verdicts for the two Baltimore police officers.
Menachem Rosenbloom
He is a Baltimore police officer with five years of service who was found guilty of second-degree assault and misconduct in office.
Mordechai Mandelbaum
He is a Baltimore police officer with five years of service who was found guilty of two counts of making false statements and misconduct in office.
Khalil Smith
He is a 30-year-old man who was arrested by the officers and was on probation for theft in Baltimore County at the time of the incident.
The details
During the June 26, 2025 arrest, Mandelbaum falsely reported that Smith assaulted police after falling on a sidewalk, while Rosenbloom pepper-sprayed Smith four times after the suspect reached a dead end. Rosenbloom was acquitted of two other charges including false statements.
Timeline
June 26, 2025: Officers Rosenbloom and Mandelbaum arrested Khalil Smith.
October 14, 2026: Judge Lynn Stewart Mays convicted the two Baltimore police officers.
December 16, 2026: The court scheduled a sentencing hearing for the officers.
Legal Context
These convictions mark a significant development under the oversight established by the 2017 Baltimore Police Department Consent Decree. The ruling aligns with broader local efforts to enforce stricter accountability standards and address historical patterns of police misconduct in the city.
The conviction of two active-duty officers in a high-profile case may lead to increased scrutiny of police practices and safety protocols in the Johnston Square area. Residents can monitor future court proceedings to understand how these judicial outcomes affect local law enforcement operations.
The takeaway
This case serves as a reminder of the legal consequences for law enforcement officials when official reports contradict evidence. Residents concerned with police conduct should continue to monitor public records related to departmental transparency and oversight.
What happens next
A sentencing hearing for officers Menachem Rosenbloom and Mordechai Mandelbaum is scheduled for December 16, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local oversight and accountability by visiting the Baltimore Law Enforcement section.
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