Inmate Death at Somerset County Prison Under Investigation

Westover, MD - Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate that occurred on November 9, 2025, at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Somerset County.

The deceased has been identified as Ray Stephen Oselmo, 36. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. Oselmo was serving a sentence at the state prison in Westover.

The investigation began after the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was notified by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Internal Investigative Unit (DPSCS IID) at approximately 6 a.m. on Sunday, November 9.

According to the preliminary investigation, correctional officers at the Eastern Correctional Institution discovered Oselmo unresponsive on the floor of his cell. A suspect, who is also an inmate, has been identified but has not yet been charged. The suspect's identity is being withheld pending further investigation.

Investigators and crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division responded to process the scene.

Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be presented to the Somerset County State's Attorney's Office for review. The investigation remains active and ongoing.