Overview
- Dewaun Gough, 34, was indicted on Feb. 17 on counts of second-degree assault, misconduct in office, and making a false statement/false entry.
- Prosecutors allege the incident involved a detained minor at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center in March 2025, with reports differing on whether it occurred March 14 or 15.
- The indictment states Gough later filed a false report about what happened at the facility on North Gay Street.
- If convicted on all counts, Gough could face up to 13 years in prison; he received a criminal summons and was not detained, and no attorney was listed in court records.
- Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates said the charges describe a serious breach of duty to vulnerable juveniles, while noting the case remains an allegation at the indictment stage.