HUSBAND AND WIFE BURGLARY TEAM ARRESTED IN CARROLL COUNTY - MAN CHARGED WITH MORE THAN ONE DOZEN BURGLARIES

(Westminster, MD) – A husband and wife have been arrested and charged in connection with multiple burglaries in Carroll County that have involved thousands of dollars worth of stolen cash and property.

The man is identified as Jerome M. Herron, 41, of the unit-block of Carroll Street, Westminster, Md. Troopers charged Herron on a warrant today with 11 counts of first degree burglary, two counts of third degree burglary, seven counts of malicious destruction of property, 12 counts of theft, four counts of conspiracy to commit theft, four counts of conspiracy to commit burglary, and one count of credit card theft. The charges were served on Jerome Herron at the Carroll County Detention Center, where he has been held since his arrest on July 3, 2009.

The woman is identified as Tina B. Herron, 34, of the same address as her husband. She is charged with six counts each of first degree burglary, third degree burglary, fourth degree theft, theft, and conspiracy to commit theft. She is also charged with one count each of malicious destruction of property, participating in a theft scheme, possession of marijuana, and possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. She was arrested at her home on the evening of July 21, 2009 and is currently being held in the Carroll County Detention Center on $7,500 bond.

Tina Herron is charged in connection with six burglaries committed in Carroll County in October of 2008 and May of 2009. Jerome Herron is charged in connection with 14 burglaries committed in Carroll County from April through July of this year.

Troopers had taken burglary reports and were conducting follow up investigations on one burglary in October of last year, and other burglaries committed in April, May, June and July of this year. The residential burglaries occurred in the areas of Westminster, Sykesville, Upperco, Taneytown, Finksburg, Woodbine, and Mt. Airy.

Troopers in the Westminster Barracks Criminal Investigation Section found similarities among several of the burglaries. They developed witness information about a red and silver pickup in the area of some of the burglaries and a physical description of a suspect.

On July 3, 2009, Jerome Herron was arrested by state troopers at about 9:00 p.m. after they responded to a call for a burglary in progress in the 5900-block of Snowdens Run Road, Sykesville, and found Herron nearby. Herron was operating a 1988 red and silver Ford F-150 pickup truck registered to his wife, Tina. Further investigation by troopers led to evidence connecting Jerome Herron and his wife to the other burglaries they are charged with. .

The homes were entered after a window was broken, a sliding door pried loose, or through an unlocked door. Jewelry, power tools, cash, prescription drugs, guns, iPods, video game systems, and binoculars were among the items taken in the burglaries. The investigation revealed some of the items were sold for cash and some were converted to the use of the couple.

Troopers have recovered some of the stolen items and returned them to their owners. The search for additional stolen property continues.

Troopers are still attempting to identify the owners of some of the recovered stolen property. This includes currency issued by the Japanese during their occupation of the Philippines in World War II and a silver U.S. coin from 1877. The owner(s) of these items or anyone who has questions or information about the burglaries or stolen property involved is encouraged to call the Westminster Barracks Criminal Investigation Section at 410-386-3000.

This investigation is continuing. Additional charges are possible.