Inmate dies at Jessup Correctional Institute, investigation underway

Maryland inmate's death under investigation

Maryland State Police is investigating the death of a state prison inmate in Anne Arundel County. Inmate Javon Foster, 38, was declared dead by emergency medical personnel who found him in his cell at Jessup Correctional Institution. At 7:25 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2026, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was contacted to conduct an investigation, which indicates Foster’s cellmate was in the cell at the time of his death. He was transported to the…

Inmate dies at Jessup Correctional Institute, investigation underway

An investigation is underway after an inmate died while serving time at the Jessup Correctional Institute.Officials say the Maryland State Police homicide unit was notified of an inmate death at 7:25 p.m. on Sunday.Authorities found 38-year-old Javon Foster on the floor of his cell. He was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.Police believe Foster's cellmate was inside their cell at the time of his death.State Police crime scene technicians …

Maryland State Police Investigate Death Of Inmate At Jessup Correctional Institution - The BayNet

JESSUP, Md. – Maryland State Police continue an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Anne Arundel County. The inmate, identified as Javon Foster, 38, was a state prison inmate serving time at the Jessup Correctional Institution in Anne Arundel County. Foster was pronounced deceased by emergency medical service personnel and was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy to determine cause and manner o…

State Police Investigating Death of Jessup Correctional Institution Inmate

Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at Jessup Correctional Institution in Anne Arundel County. The inmate was identified as Javon Foster, 38. Foster was declared dead by emergency medical service personnel and was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. Maryland State Police said the Homicide Unit was contacted at 7:25 pm on January 18, 2026…