Police investigating double shooting at Maryland home

COCKEYSVILLE, MD – A man and woman were found dead late Monday morning after a shooting inside a home on East Padonia Road in Baltimore County, according to police.

At around 11 a.m., officers from Precinct 7–Cockeysville responded to the 100 block of East Padonia Road for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they discovered an adult male and an adult female suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Baltimore County Police said preliminary evidence suggests the man’s gunshot wound was self-inflicted, indicating the incident may have been a murder-suicide. No other injuries have been reported.

Homicide detectives remain on the scene investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Officials have not released the identities of the victims or additional details about the incident.

The investigation is ongoing as police work to determine the events leading up to the shooting.

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Key Points

• Two adults found dead after shooting in Cockeysville home Monday morning
• Police say man’s gunshot wound appears self-inflicted, suggesting murder-suicide
• Homicide detectives are investigating at the scene on East Padonia Road

Traffic stop on N. Centre Street ends with drug arrests after K-9 detects meth

CUMBERLAND, MD – A routine overnight traffic stop in downtown Cumberland led to two arrests after a police K-9 alerted officers to the presence of drugs inside a vehicle early Monday morning.

At around 1:28 a.m., a Cumberland Police Department officer initiated a stop on a vehicle traveling along North Centre Street. During the stop, a K-9 unit was called to assist and quickly alerted to the odor of suspected narcotics.

Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and discovered suspected methamphetamine in the possession of two occupants — 52-year-old Mathews Mark Norris and 42-year-old April Lynn Miller, both residents of Cumberland.

Norris and Miller were taken into custody and transported to police headquarters. Each was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance not classified as cannabis. They were issued criminal citations and released pending trial.

No additional charges were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Key Points

• Two Cumberland residents were charged after meth was found during a traffic stop
• A police K-9 alerted to the presence of drugs, leading to a vehicle search
• Both suspects were released on criminal citations and await trial

Severna Park woman arrested after daytime burglary spree linked to multiple counties

SEVERNA PARK, MD – A woman accused of forcing her way into a Severna Park home in broad daylight and stealing valuables was arrested after investigators connected her to a string of residential burglaries across county lines.

Officers responded to a break-in reported on September 17 in the 100 block of Jennings Road. Investigators say the suspect, identified as 43-year-old Shannon Kira Gough of Severna Park, forced entry into the home and made off with several stolen items.

Surveillance footage helped detectives identify a possible suspect, and a social media post seeking public assistance led to multiple tips that pointed to Gough. Authorities soon discovered she was also wanted in connection with two additional burglaries under investigation by the Howard County Police Department.

With help from the public and assistance from Howard County Police and the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office, investigators executed a search warrant on September 26 at a residence in Glen Burnie. A vehicle linked to the suspect was also searched. Both searches turned up multiple pieces of evidence believed to be connected to the crimes.

Gough was taken into custody and charged via an arrest warrant in connection with the daytime burglary in Severna Park. Officials have not yet released details on any additional charges related to the cases in Howard County.

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Key Points

• Shannon Kira Gough, 43, arrested for daytime burglary in Severna Park
• Social media tips helped link her to burglaries in multiple counties
• Search of Glen Burnie home and vehicle uncovered key evidence

Cumberland man arrested after street disturbance turns violent on Pershing Street

CUMBERLAND, MD – A street disturbance in downtown Cumberland escalated into a physical confrontation Sunday evening, ending with a 28-year-old man facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting someone and resisting arrest in front of a crowd.

Just before nightfall, officers responded to a call for a disturbance on Pershing Street and arrived to find a large crowd gathering around an altercation. Among the crowd was Bryce Steven Patton, who police say was the source of the disruption. According to the report, Patton refused to follow officers’ commands and was seen committing an assault while police were on scene.

When officers attempted to take Patton into custody, he allegedly pushed one of them and resisted arrest. After a brief struggle, Patton was subdued and transported to Central Booking for processing.

Patton, a Cumberland resident, has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and failure to obey a lawful order. He was later brought before a District Court Commissioner and released on a $2,500 unsecured personal bond.

The incident remains under review, and no injuries were reported by police.

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Key Points

• A man was arrested after allegedly assaulting someone and resisting police in a Pershing Street crowd
• Bryce Steven Patton was charged with multiple offenses, including second-degree assault and disorderly conduct
• He was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond following a court hearing