Maryland State Police Investigate Inmate Death at Somerset County Correctional Facility

Maryland State Police are currently investigating the death of an inmate at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover, Somerset County. The inmate, identified as 36-year-old Ray Stephen Oselmo, was found unresponsive in his cell and was pronounced deceased by emergency medical personnel on November 9. The incident has prompted a full investigation by the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, with assistance from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Internal Investigative Unit.

The preliminary findings suggest that correctional officers discovered Oselmo lying on the ground in his cell and unresponsive. Following this discovery, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was notified by investigators from the DPSCS Internal Investigative Unit. Investigators and crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division have since responded to the scene to gather evidence. A suspect, who is also an inmate at the facility, has been identified in connection with the death. However, this individual has not been charged and their identity is being withheld pending the ongoing investigation. Once the investigation is complete, all findings will be forwarded to the State’s Attorney’s Office in Somerset County for their review. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from Maryland State Police

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