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WCI is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - maximum facility.
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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at 13800 McMullen Hwy SW in Cumberland, MD, WCI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. WCI offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
The WCI, located in Allegany County, has been a significant component of the state's corrections infrastructure since its establishment in 1996. As a maximum-security facility designed to house male inmates, its primary function is to securely confine individuals who have been convicted of serious crimes and pose a threat to public safety.
With an inmate capacity of 1793 beds, the Western Correctional Institution plays a crucial role in Maryland's corrections system. It operates in close proximity to other correctional facilities, including the North Branch Correctional Institution, the Allegany County Detention Center and the Federal Correctional Institution, Cumberland. This clustering of correctional institutions in the area underscores the importance of the Cumberland region in managing the state's incarcerated population.
The site where the Western Correctional now stands has a historical background, formerly hosting a plant of the American Cellulose and Chemical Manufacturing Co. Ltd. However, with the closure of the plant in 1983, the land was repurposed for the construction of the prison. This transformation reflects the evolving needs of the community and the state, prioritizing public safety and the administration of justice.
Over the years, the WCI has housed several notable inmates whose crimes have garnered public attention. Among them is Nicholas Waggoner Browning, who infamously murdered his parents and two younger brothers in 2008. Another high-profile inmate was James Allen Kulbicki, a Baltimore City police officer convicted of murdering his mistress. His case gained widespread media coverage and was even adapted into a television movie titled "Double Jeopardy." Similarly, Michael Thompson, a former Baltimore police officer, was sentenced to life in prison for murder, avoiding the death penalty. Additionally, the prison has housed individuals like Raymont Hopewell, a serial killer active from 1999 to 2005, whose crimes shocked the community and law enforcement agencies.
One of the most infamous former inmates of the WCI was Joe Metheny, a notorious serial killer. Metheny, who committed heinous crimes, spent his final days at the facility before passing away from natural causes in 2017. His presence at the prison added to its reputation as a facility housing some of Maryland's most dangerous and notorious criminals.
Overall, the Western Correctional Institution continues to fulfill its vital role in the state's corrections system, ensuring public safety and administering justice while also managing notable and high-risk inmates within its confines.
WCI maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.
If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.
General Population Video Visits are conducted between the hours of 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm by appointment only and for fifteen-minute time blocks. Monday - Housing Unit #3, Tuesday - Housing Unit #2, Wednesday - Housing Unit #1, Thursday - Housing Unit #4 and Housing Unit #5 General Population and Friday - Protective Custody.
Administrative Segregation Video Visits are conducted between the hours of 8:50 am and 1:30 pm by appointment only on Monday.
In-person visits are conducted on Saturday and Sunday and will be conducted in one-hour time frames. In-person visits are conducted every other week.
General Population.
Every Other Saturday
General Population from 8:30am - 11:30am (must register by 8:15 am)
General Population from 12pm - 2:30pm (must register by 1:30 pm)
Every Other Sunday
General Population from 8:30am - 11:30am (must register by 8:15 am)
General Population from 12pm - 2:30pm (must register by 1:30 pm)
Specialized Housing
Every Other Saturday
Administrative Segregation Population from 8:30am - 11:30am (must register by 8:15 am)
Disciplinary Segregation Population 12pm - 2:30pm (must register by 1:30 pm)
Housing Unit #4 workers from 8:30am - 11:30am (must register by 8:15 am) and 12pm - 2:30pm (must register by 1:30 pm)
Every Other Sunday
Protective Custody from 8:30am - 11:30am (registration begins 8:15 am)
Protective Custody from 12pm - 2:30pm (must register by 1:30 pm)
A maximum number of four (4) persons will be allowed to visit an inmate at any one time. The visiting group may include up to three [3] children not to exceed the maximum number of four visitors.
Every attempt will be made to hold visits on Holidays, however, every Holiday will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the facility prior to arrival to receive an update on the visitation schedule.
