Severna Park Woman Pleads Guilty to Howard County Home Burglaries

Shannon Gough, 43, faced multiple counts of first-degree burglary in two Maryland counties.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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A 43-year-old woman from Severna Park, Maryland has pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary charges related to incidents in Howard and Anne Arundel counties in 2025. Shannon Gough was arrested after a search warrant executed at her home and vehicle uncovered evidence linking her to the crimes.

Why it matters

Home burglaries are a serious concern for many communities, impacting residents' sense of safety and security. This case highlights the importance of effective law enforcement collaboration across jurisdictions to apprehend repeat offenders.

The details

Gough was charged with multiple counts of burglary, theft, and destruction of property for two incidents in Howard County in September 2025 - one on Kerger Road and another on Blue Hill Court. Police executed a search warrant at Gough's home in Glen Burnie and her vehicle, recovering several items of evidence.

  • The two Howard County burglaries happened on September 10 and September 17, 2025.
  • On September 26, 2025, police executed the search warrant at Gough's home and vehicle.

The players

Shannon Gough

A 43-year-old woman from Severna Park, Maryland who pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary charges in Howard and Anne Arundel counties.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing home burglaries in local communities and the importance of effective law enforcement coordination to apprehend and prosecute repeat offenders who threaten public safety.