Correctional Officer Gets Probation After Assault | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

A Baltimore correctional officer, Dawaun Gough, avoided a criminal conviction after pleading guilty to misconduct in office—settling for probation before judgment. The incident occurred in March 2025 when he allegedly slammed a juvenile onto the ground during transport; his initial report of slipping on a rug was later admitted as false. Though prosecutors sought jail time, Gough’s defense argued for probation to protect his job and young child. The judge agreed, giving him a chance to rebuild his record—if he stays clean for a year, no conviction follows. The youth detention agency remains…