From The Banner · Dylan Segelbaum · · 1m
Baltimore Police Officer Resigns for Case Dismissal
Baltimore Police officer Kevin Hilton resigns after prosecutors drop assault and misconduct charges.
In brief
Baltimore Police officer Kevin Hilton resigns after prosecutors drop assault and misconduct charges. Baltimore Police officer Kevin Hilton resigned in exchange for prosecutors dropping all charges related to an alleged assault and misconduct incident. Originally reported by The Banner.
Resignation Agreement
Baltimore Police officer Kevin Hilton agreed to resign in exchange for prosecutors dropping all charges against him.
Court Appearance
Officer Kevin Hilton, 28, appeared in Baltimore Circuit Court for his trial on second-degree assault and misconduct in office charges.
Case Postponement
Assistant State’s Attorney Kimberly Rothwell initially requested a postponement due to an unavailable key witness.
Case Dismissal Terms
If Hilton resigns, prosecutors will reopen the case and drop all charges, according to Rothwell.
Alleged Assault Details
On March 30, 2025, Hilton allegedly pushed a man to the ground and shoved him after ordering him to stop during a dispute.
Previous Prosecution
In 2023, a Baltimore judge dismissed Hilton’s prior second-degree assault and misconduct charges due to unreasonable force.
The main idea
Baltimore Police officer Kevin Hilton resigned in exchange for prosecutors dropping all charges related to an alleged assault and misconduct incident.
