Crime & Safety
MD Burglary Suspect Charged In Another Break-In: Sheriff
A repeat burglary suspect was charged with another break-in. She's also accused of burglaries in Anne Arundel and Howard counties.
SEVERNA PARK, MD — A repeat burglary suspect from Anne Arundel County was charged with another break-in, this time on the Eastern Shore, authorities said Thursday.
Shannon Kira Gough, 43, of Severna Park, now faces charges in Queen Anne's County. Police had already accused Gough of additional residential burglaries in Anne Arundel and Howard counties.
The Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff said a residential burglary was reported March 18 in Chester on Bayside Drive.
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Deputies said a female suspect entered a residence by breaking a window and stole a small amount of money before running away.
Videos of several burglaries spread online in recent weeks. That prompted charges against Gough in Anne Arundel and Howard counties, leading Queen Anne's County to identify Gough as the suspect in the Chester burglary.
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In the Queen Anne's County case, the sheriff said Gough faces charges of:
- First-degree burglary
- Fourth-degree burglary
- Malicious destruction of property
- Theft less than $100
"This case is a great example of how collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the public can bring results, even when time has passed," Queen Anne's County Sheriff Gary Hofmann said in a press release. "Cases like these are never forgotten, sometimes it just takes the right tip to move them forward. Our office will continue to pursue every lead and work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to ensure those responsible for crimes are brought to justice."
In Anne Arundel County, Gough is accused of a Sept. 17 burglary in Severna Park in the 100 block of Jennings Road.
In Howard County, Gough was charged in two Ellicott City burglaries: one in the 5200 block of Kerger Road on Sept. 17 and another in the 3600 block of Blue Hill Court on Sept. 10.
Judge Laura M. Robinson on Monday ordered Gough to be held without bond until her trial, online court records say.
Related: Burglary Suspect Arrested By Howard County Police
Patch Field Editor Kristin Danley-Greiner contributed reporting to this article.
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